TV comic Catherine Tate is planning to kill of her popular teen character Lauren Cooper and her famous catchphrase: "Am I bovvered?"The report came as Tate reveals she wants to concentrate on more drama based acting roles, something she has already dabbled in.The funnywoman has filmed a special edition of Doctor Who alongside David Tennant, to be shown later in the year.Rumours have been circulating that pop star George Michael will have some part in finishing off Tate's loudmouth creation, as he has been roped in to appear on the Christmas special of the Catherine Tate Show.Lauren has become Tate's most famous character and even starred in a Comic Relief sketch earlier this year alongside then prime minister Tony Blair.Mr Blair uttered the "Am I bovvered?" catchphrase when Lauren visited Downing Street for work experience.© Independent Television News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.

ITN | July 18, 2007

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