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French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC
Funny Women: French & Saunders

Funny Women: French & Saunders

  • TV documentary
  • 5
  • 2018
  • 1 episode

A documentary looking at the comedy careers of double-act Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Also features Jools Holland, Sarah Hadland, Christopher Biggins, Helen Lederer, Emma Kennedy and more.

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Four girls share a flat together in London. Having nothing in common aside from their gender, they barely manage to co-exist.

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

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC TV

Absolutely Fabulous

Public relations maven Edina and best friend Patsy drive sensible daughter Saffron up the wall with their self-absorbed, substance-abusing escapades.

The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions TV

The Vicar Of Dibley

Comedy about a small, backward rural village and its female vicar, Geraldine Grainger.

Wild West. Image shows from L to R: Jake Trethowan (David Bradley), Angela Phillips (Catherine Tate), Jeff (Sean Foley), Mary Trewednack (Dawn French), PC Alan (Stewart Wright), Holly (Anne-Marie Duff), Harry (Richard Mylan). Copyright: BBC TV

Wild West

Set in the hamlet of St Gweep, this sitcom observes the strange goings-on in the local Cornish community.

Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC TV

Jam & Jerusalem

A comedy drama about the members of a Women's Guild in a small West Country village called Clatterford.

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films Film

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

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Celebrity friends and fans pay homage to Dame Julie Walters.

Victoria Wood TV

Funny Women: Victoria Wood

Documentary charting the comedy career of Victoria Wood.

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French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

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