Episode 1
Misery
30m
Featuring a memorable reenactment of the film 'Misery' and an exclusive performance by Dickens Daughters.
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TV series
French & Saunders
19876 seasons7.4 / 10
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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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
French & Saunders premiered March 9, 1987. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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 2
The Silence of the Lambs
30m
Dawn and Jennifer pay homage to The Silence of the Lambs, and there's a unique appearance by The Mamas and Papas.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jonathan Ross
Episode 3
The Seventh Seal
30m
French and Saunders pay homage to Swedish film-maker Ingmar Bergman, and also pay tribute to the rock band Guns N' Roses.
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Episode 4
In Bed with French & Saunders
30m7.0 / 10
In Bed with French and Saunders reveals what goes on backstage for two familiar Madonnas.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jane Asher
Episode 5
French & Saunders: The Special Edition
30m7.0 / 10
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic tribute to Sigourney Weaver in the film Aliens.
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The House of Idiot
30m
French and Saunders pay tribute to the House of Eliott and there are comic takes on Pan's People, Gladiators and the royal family.
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Episode 7
Thelma and Louise
30m7.0 / 10finale
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic homage to Thelma and Louise. They are also joined by Royal Ballet star Darcey Bussell.
Episode credits
Guest stars Darcey Bussell
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Cast
Dawn FrenchVarious Characters
Jennifer SaundersVarious Characters
David Walliams
Simon BrintVarious Characters
Rowland RivronVarious Characters
Brian CoxKing Lear
Peter Wear
Julie T. WallaceHerselfCredits
- Created by
- Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French
- Written by
- Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 39
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Themes
double actparodysketch comedy