A Bucket O' French and Saunders

2007 - 2007

Episode 1

7th September 2007

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley introduces a selection of new and vintage sketches from the popular female comedy double act. Featuring classic moments from the archive including the infamous Fat Men, the Extras and an unforgettable Britney and Madonna video. New material includes Dawn's visit to a celebrity restaurant where Jennifer only seems to want to serve the F-Word.

Episode 2

14th September 2007

Episode 2

A selection of new and vintage sketches from the popular comedy double act. After 20 years of trying to persuade Madonna to appear on the show, the duo finally put their yearning to rest. Davina McCall stars as Dawn and Jennifer's mentor when they attempt to graduate from the Presenters' Academy in time to present the French and Saunders Academy Awards. They pay tribute to Helen Mirren's wealth of characters, and Kate Moss drops in for a 'model off' with Dawn.

Episode 3

21st September 2007

Episode 3

A selection of new and vintage sketches from the popular comedy double act. Jennifer is on a reality TV tour, pursuing her dream to be famous and auditioning for Dawn in various judging guises. Clips from the archive come from the world of film, as Silence of the Lambs, Alien, The Matrix and Edward Scissorhands all get the French and Saunders treatment. With guest star Kathy Burke.

Episode 4

28th September 2007

Episode 4

A selection of new and vintage sketches from the popular comedy double act. The duo pretend to be 1980s popsters Bros and struggle to answer some rather simple questions. After their less-than-flattering impressions of Jackie Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen, Dr Tanya Byron encourages them to be nicer to their guests. New material includes caricatures of modern-day chart stars Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears. Some strong language.

Episode 5

5th October 2007

Episode 5

A selection of new and vintage sketches from the popular comedy double act. Kirstie Allsopp is called in to help Dawn and Jennifer find a new pad after 20 years at the BBC. The duo are joined by music legends Sarah Walker and Carl Davis to perform an opera classic with a difference. And Dawn lands herself a place in the Big Brother house. Some strong language.

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Dawn French•Jennifer Saunders•Davina McCall

Compilation of vintage clips from French and Saunders, along with new material.

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