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
  • Channel 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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