French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
French And Saunders

French And Saunders

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1987 - 2017
  • 49 episodes (6 series)

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Also features Betty Marsden, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron, The Hot Hoofers, Kirsty MacColl and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

A new series of very light entertainment from gorgeous French and Saunders. A spectacular, full of spectacularness, dangerousness, starguestness and good old-fashioned family fun. A must.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th March 1987
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 8th March 2021 10:20pm Gold
Tuesday 9th March 2021 1:20am Gold
Tuesday 13th July 2021 12:00am Gold
Saturday 19th February 2022 11:15pm Gold
Wednesday 2nd March 2022 1:00am Gold
Tuesday 3rd January 2023 1:15am Gold
Monday 16th January 2023 1:50am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Dawn French Various
Jennifer Saunders Various
Betty Marsden Madame
Simon Brint (as Raw Sex) Self
Rowland Rivron (as Raw Sex) Self
The Hot Hoofers Self
Christine Mackie Ensemble Actor
Marcia Tucker Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Alison Moyet Self
Steve Rider Self
Writing team
Dawn French Writer
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Production team
Geoff Posner Director
Geoff Posner Producer
Colin Jones Editor
Mykola Pawluk Editor
David Laskey Production Designer
Valerie Warrender (as Val Warrender) Production Designer
Jacqueline Parry Costume Designer
Frances Hannon Make-up Designer
Nicky Hinkley Choreographer
Paul D'Auria Graphics
Fred Wright Lighting Designer

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