French and Saunders

French and Saunders (1987-2017)

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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 that ran from 9 March 1987 – 24 December 2007.

Widely popular in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the show was given one of the highest budgets in BBC history to create detailed spoofs and satires of popular culture, movies, celebrities and art.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E06Episode 6Nov 26, 2004
S06E05Episode 5Nov 12, 2004
S06E04Episode 4Nov 5, 2004
S06E03Episode 3Oct 29, 2004
S06E02Episode 2Oct 22, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did French and Saunders premiere?

French and Saunders premiered on March 9, 1987.

Who are the main cast members of the show?

The main cast members of French and Saunders are Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

How many episodes were there in the first season?

There were six episodes in the first season of French and Saunders.

What was the format of the show?

The show was a sketch comedy series.

Was the show popular among critics?

Yes, the show was well received by critics.

Did French and Saunders win any awards during its run?

Yes, the show won a BAFTA TV Award in 1989 for Best Light Entertainment Performance.

Who directed the majority of the episodes?

The majority of the episodes were directed by Bob Spiers.

What other shows did Jennifer Saunders create or star in?

Jennifer Saunders created and starred in the popular show "Absolutely Fabulous."

What inspired the title of the show?

The show is named after the surnames of the two stars, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Was the show broadcast in countries outside of the UK?

Yes, the show was broadcast in several countries including Australia and the United States.

Did French and Saunders have any recurring characters or sketches?

Yes, the show had several recurring characters and sketches including "The Two Fat Ladies" and "Let's Talk Dirty."

Did the show have any celebrity guest appearances?

Yes, the show featured several celebrity guest appearances including Lulu, Bob Geldof, and Joanna Lumley.

Who was the show's head writer?

The show's head writer was series creator and star Jennifer Saunders.

Did Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have a close off-screen friendship?

Yes, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are close friends off-screen and have collaborated on several other projects.

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