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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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Series 5, Episode 1

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return with a new series of comedy sketches. The first of six episodes features movie magic, songs and celebrity guests.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 4th January 1996
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dawn French Various
Jennifer Saunders Various
Guest cast
Dusty Springfield Self
Kevin Allen Ensemble Actor
Patrick Barlow Ensemble Actor
Mossie Smith Ensemble Actor
Janet McTeer Ensemble Actor
Ann Mitchell Ensemble Actor
Lynda La Plante Ensemble Actor
Helen Mirren Ensemble Actor
Julia Sawalha Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Dawn French Writer
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Production team
John Birkin Director
Jon Plowman Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Ken Starkey Production Designer
Sarah Burns Costume Designer
Daniel Phillips (as Darren Phillips) Make-up Designer
Graham Rimmington Lighting Designer
Simon Brint Musical Director
Bernard Heyes Graphics

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