Dawn French
Director
French & Saunders (1987)
Season 1
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.
Released March 9, 1987
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
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Watch Providers: Plex Channel
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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S1E1 - Beauty and the Beast
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.
March 9, 1987, midnight
S1E2 - Tricks
French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.
March 16, 1987, midnight
S1E3 - Julie Walters
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.
March 23, 1987, midnight
S1E4 - Ratings
With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
March 30, 1987, midnight
S1E5 - Blue Peter
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.
April 6, 1987, midnight
S1E6 - Killing Time
The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.
April 13, 1987, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1170 min.
Released: March 9, 1987
Last Air Date: Nov. 26, 2004, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 15
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