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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. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occasions when they appear elsewhere as a double act.

Comedy

3.8 / 5

9th March 1987 - 26th November 2004
Producer
Jon Plowman
Top Cast
Dawn FrenchJennifer Saunders
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Beauty and the Beast
9th March 1987

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.

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Tricks
16th March 1987

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.

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Julie Walters
23rd March 1987

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.

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Ratings
30th March 1987

Episode 4

With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.

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Blue Peter
6th April 1987

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.

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Killing Time
13th April 1987

Episode 6

The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.