TV series
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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French & Saunders premiered March 9, 1987. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Geoff PosnerWritten by Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Episode 2
French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.
Written by Dawn French
Episode 3
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.
Written by Dawn FrenchGuest stars Julie T. Wallace
Episode 4
With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
Written by Dawn FrenchGuest stars Michael Grade, Tom Fahy
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Geoff PosnerWritten by Dawn FrenchGuest stars Peter Wear, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall, Jools Holland
Episode 6
The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.
Written by Dawn FrenchGuest stars Joan Armatrading
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Dawn FrenchVarious Characters
Jennifer SaundersVarious Characters
David Walliams
Simon BrintVarious Characters
Rowland RivronVarious Characters
Brian CoxKing Lear
Peter Wear
Julie T. WallaceHerself
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
