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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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2005 Specials - French And Saunders Celebrity Christmas Special

Flamboyant singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Little Angels frontwoman Dr Tanya Byron join Dawn and Jennifer for their annual comedy treat, and this year Vera Drake, Chicago and The Graduate are among the veteran duo's targets.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 27th December 2005
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
40 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dawn French Various
Jennifer Saunders Various
Guest cast
John Humphrys Self
Jessie Wallace Self
Dr Tanya Brown Self
Rufus Wainwright Self
Janette Tough (as Jeanette Krankie) Self
Kacey Ainsworth Ensemble Actor
Shane Richie Ensemble Actor
Sally Phillips Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Dawn French Writer
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Jo Sargent Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Adrian Conway Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer
Pete Rowe Director of Photography
Christopher Clayton (as Chris Clayton) Lighting Designer
Jim Skinner Graphics
Joe Geary 1st Assistant Director

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