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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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Christmas Special 1998 - Christmas Special

Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 26th December 1998
Time
10:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
50 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dawn French Various
Jennifer Saunders Various
Guest cast
Emma Bunton (as Spice Girls) Self
Melanie Chisholm (as Spice Girls) Self
Melanie Brown (as Spice Girls) Self
Victoria Beckham (as Spice Girls) Self
Geri Halliwell (as spice girls) Self
The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe Self
Harriet Thorpe Ensemble Actor
Helen Lederer Ensemble Actor
Adrian Edmondson Ensemble Actor
Gary Waldhorn Ensemble Actor
Joanna Lumley Ensemble Actor
Geraldine McNulty Ensemble Actor
Maggie Steed Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Dawn French Writer
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Production team
Edgar Wright Director
Gareth Carrivick Director
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Janice Thomas Producer
Pete Drinkwater Editor
Sarah Burns Costume Designer
Jan Sewell Make-up Designer
Daniel Phillips (as Darren Phillips) Make-up Designer
Graham Rimmington Lighting Designer
Simon Brint Musical Director
Dennis De Groot Production Designer

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