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.
Cast: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
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6 episodes
1. Beauty and the BeastThe 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.15CC30minMar 9, 1987
2. TricksFrench and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.15CC30minMar 16, 1987
3. Julie WaltersDawn 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.15CC30minMar 23, 1987
4. RatingsWith poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.15CC30minMar 30, 1987
5. Blue PeterThe 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.15CC30minApr 6, 1987
6. Killing TimeThe curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.15CC30minApr 13, 1987
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French
