French and Saunders
This long-running British sketch comedy series follows a comic double act through a fast-moving mix of short skits, pop-culture parodies, and playful spoofs of everyday life and show business. The humor ranges from broad silliness to sharp satire, with recurring bits and a knowingly low-rent style in some early episodes.
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Season 1
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Beauty and the Beast
The very first episode of the light entertainment variety show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with special guest Alison Moyet. Plus, Steve Rider has the latest in the Sports Report, Dawn's A-ha pencil case has been stolen at school and dance troupe The Hot Hoofers take to the stage.
Mar 9, 1987 · 28m -
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Tricks
French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.
Mar 16, 1987 · 30m -
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Julie Walters
Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appearance on the spoof variety show. Guest starring Julie T. Wallace.
Mar 23, 1987 · 29m -
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Ratings
With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
Mar 30, 1987 · 30m -
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E5
Blue Peter
The show must go on when industrial action and a walk out by Betty Marsden's dance troupe threatens to cause chaos. Guest starring Jools Holland, Rik Mayall and Harry Enfield.
Apr 6, 1987 · 30m -
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E6
Killing Time
The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.
Apr 13, 1987 · 30m