French & Saunders

1987-03-09 Comedy 15

French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occasions when they appear elsewhere as a double act.

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First Aired

1987-03-09
Last Aired

2004-11-26
Creator

Dawn French
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

6
Episodes

39
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One, BBC Two

Keywords:

parody sketch comedy double act

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1. Beauty and the Beast

The very first episode of the light entertainment variety show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saund...More

The very first episode of the light entertainment variety show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with special guest Alison Moyet. Plus, Steve Rider has the latest in the Sports Report, Dawn's A-ha pencil case has been stolen at school and dance troupe The Hot Hoofers take to the stage.Less

30mins 1987-03-09

2. Tricks

French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest...More

French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.Less

30mins 1987-03-16

3. Julie Walters

Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appea...More

Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appearance on the spoof variety show. Guest starring Julie T. Wallace.Less

30mins 1987-03-23

4. Ratings

With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down B...More

With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.Less

30mins 1987-03-30

5. Blue Peter

The show must go on when industrial action and a walk out by Betty Marsden's dance troupe threatens to...More

The show must go on when industrial action and a walk out by Betty Marsden's dance troupe threatens to cause chaos. Guest starring Jools Holland, Rik Mayall and Harry Enfield.Less