Dawn French
- 67 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Norton's sofa is even more crowded than usual. Jessica Chastain, who will make plenty of sharp contributions to any debate about the film industry's ingrained misogyny, will be alongside Pitch Perfect 3 star Rebel Wilson and the lone Brit, Dawn French. Those three would be fine by themselves, but Norton also welcomes Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black as they promote Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 8th December 2017Our pick of the best Christmas comedy DVDs
Need a bit of ho, ho, ho this Christmas? These stand-up comedy DVDs might help. Kathryn Knight picks her favourites...
Kathryn Knight, Daily Mail, 1st December 201730 years of French and Saunders
With surreal silliness and spot-on parody, the comedy duo - who return to TV screens this Christmas - altered the face of comedy.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 11th November 2017Dawn French interview
The comedian talks about her new book and family life the second time around.
Hannah Stephenson, i Newspaper, 25th October 2017Dawn French on turning 60
The one time Vicar of Dibley admits she is still a "bit broken" by her 2010 divorce with Lenny Henry but says she's "mended" herself and is now enjoying a quiet life.
The Mirror, 15th October 2017Dawn French narrates this profile of volatile actor Oliver Reed. Reed's life story is told through his many interviews, which were of inevitably variable quality due to his enduring fondness for the sauce. Although Reed lived up to his reputation as a hellraiser, for every encounter where he's slurring and the worse for wear, there's another in which he's the perfect gentleman. His anecdotes testify to a life lived richly as this entertaining hour of excerpts proves.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 13th October 2017Dawn French at 60: What I've learned
Comedian and author Dawn French turns 60 this week, and she's feeling in a reflective mood as she publishes her new book, Me, You: A Diary. The interactive book is packed with hard-earned wisdom, so we asked Dawn to share some of the biggest life lessons she's learned along the way with Woman's Hour.
BBC, 12th October 2017Dawn French interview - I was jealous of Ab Fab
Dawn French talks candidly about her father's suicide, and being "really annoyed" when Absolutely Fabulous became a hit.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 10th October 2017Dawn French reveals more details about Xmas special
Dawn French has a little early Christmas treat for fans of French and Saunders.
Justin Harp, Digital Spy, 9th October 2017Preview - Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes
Showcasing the comedian in her one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes was filmed during the final run of the show in its West End Setting.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 1st October 2017