Dawn French
- 67 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Alex Horne reveals who turned Taskmaster down - and why
Dawn French, Richard Ayoade and Kathy Burke are among the people to turn down doing Taskmaster.
Dan Seddon & Laura Jane Turner, Digital Spy, 3rd May 2019Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019Creating a "comedy cabinet"
Ukraine has a comedian as their premier, so let's mix things up a bit at No10. "Jo Brand for Prime Minister!"
Paul Routledge, The Mirror, 22nd April 2019Dawn French to star in ITV comedy drama Glass Houses
Dawn French will star alongside Mark Heap, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Vicki Pepperdine and Patrick Robinson in a new comedy drama series on ITV called Glass Houses.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2019Clive Anderson on Whose Line
Griff Rhys Jones ate John Sessions' socks, Josie Lawrence hit the high notes and Colin Mochrie's Salmon Man went low. Ahead of three live Albert Hall specials, the presenter-cum-drummer looks back.
Clive Anderson, The Guardian, 13th December 2018Dawn French signs up for first pantomime
Dawn French will headline the cast of this year's London Palladium pantomime Snow White, in her panto debut.
British Comedy Guide, 27th April 2018Dawn French: I'd never close door on French & Saunders
"We never close the door on French and Saunders. There are no immediate plans because Fatty and I both are booked up into next year. But the minute there is a window of opportunity, we'll be in there!"
What's On TV, 24th April 2018Dawn French misses Emma Chambers
Dawn French has praised her "bright, clever-witted and very sharp" friend Emma Chambers, who passed away last month.
Female First, 16th March 2018Rik Mayall was pioneer for equal pay, says Dawn French
Dawn French has credited the late Rik Mayall with being an early pioneer for equal pay.
The Daily Express, 16th March 2018French & Saunders are planning a film
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are planning to make a film together. French revealed the news as part of a wide-ranging podcast interview in which she discussed parts of her private life.
British Comedy Guide, 5th March 2018