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- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay their own comic tribute to the popular drama serial The House of Eliott and former Top of the Pops dance group Pan's People, and discuss minor members of the Royal family.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic homage to "The Silence of the Lambs" and give a preview of a new blockbusting Jackie Collins mini-series "Lucky Bitches".
- 1987–201730m8.6 (38)TV EpisodeDawn and Jennifer suffer an alien takeover, Mary Jennifer Hopkin and Dawn Dana go down the memory lane of their greatest hits, and a young girl's love affair with a horse is captured on film.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic homage to Thelma and Louise, and are joined by Royal Ballet stars Darcey Bussell and Anthony Dowell for a documentary on the re-staging of Jennifer's famous ballet La Belle Dame sans Chapeau.
- Dawn and Jennifer begin their fourth series with an uncanny send up of the Stephen King thriller Misery (1990). Plus Jennifer is having "one of those Marlene days"; Jen is desperately trying to "dash" from a work meeting; Ken and Duane's The Sound of Music focuses on David Bowie, they also introduce a special guest video from Dickens' Daughters; the Fat Blokes are delivering the work mail; and Dawn joins Jennifer in her new kitchen to discuss who's "got it all", this week it's French movie icon Gérard Depardieu. There's also a new ad for "Pretty Dawny" stockings, for legs that go on forever.
- Parodies and songs from Abba, Sonia, The Sound of Music; along with the usual F&S characters including the Two Fat Ladies and Star Pets. Guest appearance from Kirsty MacColl.
- In a Special Christmas episode, Joanna Lumley presents a chronicle of the Making of the biggest blockbuster of the year, Titanic (1997). This includes special appearances from the film's stars Kate Winslow and Leonardo Da Vinci, maverick director James Macaroon, and also sees the return of the Background Artists. Plus, Dawn is growing a giant ear on her back; The two posh fat ladies go through their Christmas list; The Spice Girls make an appearance; Spoof game show "The Dungeon of Zarg"; A highly strung mother lectures her daughter on body piercings; There's a special musical appearance from "The Corrs"; and two Royal cooks pilfer their elderly overling's Christmas gifts.
- Dawn and Jennifer are "just two little girls" who love the spotlight, as this week they channel Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe from their Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) days. Plus, we encounter three frustrated actresses in their dressing room as they struggle to understand why nobody knows "what the hell is going on"; Ken and Duane are having trouble following Ralph McTell's book 100 Easy Tunes for Guitar which leads to a fantasy courtroom sequence featuring the cream of British guitar talent; There's live laughs at the Comedy Cavern with Beth ("get outta the pool") Weinblatt; Kirsty McColl performs "Still life moves on"; Two young lads enjoy a beer and potting pool while discussing their weekend plans; and in "Modern Mother and Daughter", eccentric and fun loving Adrianna is hounding her very sensible daughter as to her life choices.
- Clever send up of 90s action/drama "Baywatch", and pastiche of Lynda La Plante's TV crime drama "Prime Suspect", with the show's main star Helen Mirren trying her hand at situation comedy.
- Satire of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford's 1962 film classic "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"; Star Test of 80s Boy Band "Bros".
- Replete with unforgettable costumes and just the right accents, Jennifer Saunders is Scarlett O'Hara and Dawn French is Mammy in a highly satirical take on movie classic Gone with the Wind (1939). Plus, Dawn attempts to cheer Jen up during a prison visit with a bit of inane chat and some serious interactive game playing; "Star Test" with Transvision Vamp's Wendy James; Raw Sex (and, via cassette player, Ken's girlfriend Mrs Dobson) perform "Cinderella Rockefeller"; In a cafe setting Kirsty MacColl performs "Don't Come the Cowboy"; and we meet two down-to-earth westcountry housekeepers who like nothing better than to gossip about and take advantage of their evidently pretentious and stuck-up boss.
- Dawn arrives to deliver Jennifer's hamburgers for lunch, but due to having lost her leg bones Jen is unable to get up to let her in. Fortunately Dawn has a plan. Also, a casual chat about weekend plans at the bus stop turns into some some serious advice on contraception; Squeeze perform "853-5937"; Raw Sex advertise their services; and "Arts Review" sees Joan Bakewell meet the uncompromising artistic duo, Muriel and Maddie. Plus some very special dance breaks, courtesy of the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders find themselves house-sitting for a rock star over Christmas, during which time they sample some television favourites and offer a new angle on Monarch of the Glen and Tipping the Velvet.
- Lulu is a hostage of DawnJules and JenniferVincent. Will she make it out alive, or will one blast of 'Shout' prove to be too much?
- Dawn and Jennifer star in their own version of Lord of the Rings, in which they search for an Oscar. Bono and Sophie Ellis Bextor also make unusual appearances.
- This seasonal edition of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders comedy sketch show features an acting masterclass and a murder investigation in "Witless Silence". Plus pop music spoofs of Boyzone and Alanis Morissette.
- Dawn and Jennifer poke fun at Network Youth TV, this includes a special appearance from Pet Shop Boys. We follow Karen and Sharon on their geography field trip; there is "The London Experience"; the Fat Blokes are down the pub; Jen attempts to teach Dawn (who has picked up a new obsession with Thora Hird) some new languages; there's face pulling and a touch of Wagon Wheel envy in the playground. We also get to witness the filming of a new cat food commercial.
- This week sees Jennifer in hospital, putting her complete trust in Dr French to give her a new nose, although the final results she may find to be a bit too Lulu; Dawny Seymour gives us her "Guide to a Romantic Life"; Raw Sex give us a hospital based rendition of "Mambo Italiano"; the Background Artists meet June Whitfield; "That's Hollywood!" features special contributions from Elizabeth Taylor, Doris Day, Liza Minnelli, and an especially leggy Cyd Charisse. Plus Dawn and Jen perform a special end of series version of "The Way We Were".
- Dawn and Jennifer make some Dangerous Liaisons in a wicked send-up of the Glenn Close film and they target singer Tanita Takaram and artist Andy Warhol.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are in bed with two Madonnas and pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
- Pastiche of 1973's horror classic "The Exorcist"; parody of BBC's consumer investigation program "Watchdog", and in rehearsal are rap duo "She Rappers" plus a performance from Kirsty MacColl. And lots of early 90s Power Suits.
- It appears the show has been cancelled and the studio closed, while Madame and the Hot Hoofers have walked out. Dawn and Jennifer however refuse to accept the situation and, after some stealthy intervention, decide to set up in the Blue Peter studio, where they are joined by Raw Sex and special guest Jools Holland. Sketches include Fashion with Mari and Terri, special tips for dealing with "The Curse", and the Background Artists are on the set of a WWI hospital.
- This week Dawn and Jennifer go potholing, but things don't go quite as they'd hoped. Plus we meet Valerie and Donna Wilson, winners of the Young Sportswoman of the Year award, who demonstrate their acrobatic skills; there's some underground music from The Proclaimers; we meet Doreena "Memphis" Petherbridge, who shares her story of how she met and became mother to the love children of Elvis Presley; Raw Sex have a musical challenge; and Jan tries to hold a dinner party for her husband John and friends Susie and Richard, but unfortunately her neuroses keep getting in the way.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders get a friendly visit from Jane Asher, and join opera singer Sarah Walker for a unique musical event.
- It's over to Wayne Sleep Manor where Batman (Jennifer) and his trusted sidekick Bobbin (Dawn) must put a stop to the evildoings of the Krankies in a send up of the beloved superhero franchise, also featuring Butler Jeeves and the obligatory love interest. Plus, Dawn is having another of those Sophia Loren days; The Wenches from Ye Olde Shakespearean Elizabethan times have gone into catering; Terry and Daniel give Kate Moss the Monroe treatment; and Abby and Sophie attempt to guide their respective children through some artistic and culinary endeavours.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay homage to the film director Federico Fellini and indie group the Cranberries.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders present a series of new comedy sketch shows. Targets tonight include Mel Gibson's film Braveheart, the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by Jackie Onassis , and singer Bjork.
- Dawn and Jennifer are channeling Sharon Stone this week in their send up of the tough-female gunslinger Western The Quick and the Dead (1995). Plus Jackie and Leanne plan their double wedding; We join a school disco; Court TV presents "The Take Off", a Star Trek themed send up of the OJ Simpson trial; Dawn and Jen are back in the waiting room, where the subject of holidays comes up; and in "A Classic in the Making", we visit a stately home for a behind the scenes look at the filming of a new Jane Austen type drama thingy.
- This week Dawn and Jennifer introduce their new Cable channel, featuring some in depth talk on women's things, some weather reports, a splash of royal news, and Dawn opens up about her dead rabbit. Plus a special performance from Peters and Lee; the Fat Blokes settle down to watch "Miss World"; we see a working morning in the life of two hotel chambermaids; the Background Artists appear in Toyah's new video; and we meet Prima Ballerinas, Natalia and Margot.
- Dawn and Jennifer have moved into the removal business, and this week will be attempting to move a concert pianist out of his flat and into his new place in less than a 100 trips. Plus "Fred and Friends" sees a special tribute to Fred Astaire, hosted by none other than Katharine Hepburn, and including a very special appearance by Ginger Rogers; We meet two women who will stop at nothing in their love of fur; Raw Sex and special musical guest Kirsty MacColl perform "Trains and Boats and Planes"; Mavis Nicholson gives us a peek into the bodybuilding world when she talks to Eva, coach to two glorious specimens, Beth and Katrina; Jackie and Leanne plan their holiday in meticulous detail; and the Farton Sisters - Polly, Stella and Baby Sue - appear onstage. Plus some lascivious builders on the job.
- Fairy Dawn delivers Jennifer's one Christmas card and is hoping to stay for Christmas dinner. But is there anything she wants to eat that isn't chocolate? Plus a spot of dancing, 1920s style; the Fat Blokes get home from the pub just in time for the Queen's Speech; Dawn and Jen settle down for the vintage Christmas movie; a spot of Irish jigging; Alison Moyet and her super-talented backing singers perform "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; an advertisement for "Stupid" hair product; a continually carping mother watches TV with her daughter; a touch of 1980s acid house; the Background Artists take a break on the set of "The Last Temptation of Christ"; and VIBE profiles Lananeeneenoonoo, the most popular and successful girl group of all times.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay homage to Swedish film-maker Ingmar Bergman and American rock band Guns N' Roses.
- 1987–201740m7.7 (25)TV EpisodeDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.
- Dawn and Jennifer continue with the second episode their show, with Jen attempting some spectacular daredevil stunts that Dawn is more than happy to just introduce. Plus Madame gets to sing a duet with special guest Roy Castle, as well as more contributions from Raw Sex and the Hot Hoofers. Sketches include "It's Great!" (which includes a special preview of the new video from "The Bangles"), The Extras, and "The Brand New Avengers".
- 1987–201741mTV-PG7.6 (33)TV EpisodeDawn and Jen have done it again as this Christmas special pay homage to some of the defining people and moments of 2003. From The Matrix and Love Actually to the antics of Madonna and Britney - no celebrity is safe.
- Dawn and Jennifer are ready to launch their new show, with music from Raw Sex, variety from Madame and the Hot Hoofers, and special musical guest Alison Moyet. There's also appearances from the make-up ladies, and wardrobe ladies, Annie and Jean. Sketches feature some obnoxious schoolgirls winding up their teacher, and some scene stealing secretaries on "Sports Report". Plus some special post-end credit trailers for "EastEnders", "Ramba" and "Dawn Dares".
- Dawn and Jennifer present some birth based performance art this week, as well as welcoming their guest, actress Julie T. Wallace to the show. Although Jen cannot keep her disappointment of the fact that Julie Walters is not their guest a secret, culminating in some serious friction during the celebrity interview spot. We meet the Fat Blokes, who discuss their love of the beautiful English Roses seen on page 3 of The Sun; Dawn gets some fan mail; Spirit-O-Rama presents spiritual medium Gypsy Cup of Tea; and we meet synchronised swimmers Lindsey and Tracy McDonald, who demonstrate their stunning poolside routine.
- Dawn and Jennifer are back on air due to "overwhelming popular demand", it is however only for one last episode. Jealous of Dawn's idea to give presents to all the crew for the last show, Jen steals them and gives them out as her own gifts. Dawn exacts her revenge by locking her in the toilets and taking over the show, but will she be able to cope with the wrath of Jen once released? Meanwhile, special guest Joan Armatrading gets a bit lost and relies on Madame to point her in the right direction. Sketches include Jane's Lecture and the Return of Carrie Broadway.
- 1987–201753m7.5 (78)TV EpisodeSketch comedy from Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, marking 30 years since the premiere of their television series, French and Saunders (1987).
- Dawn and Jennifer get their ratings results in and are concerned that they only have twelve viewers when there were expecting at least fourteen. A visit to the Director of Programmes is in order to see if he's found out and if so can they persuade him to keep them on? Plus a special treat in the form of the variety act extraordinaire "The Manopazzi Sisters". Sketches include Juliet Bravo send up "Bravo Bravo", and the Background Artists appear in "Carmen".
- Jennifer is Dr. Quimn, the physician always there to help those in need, joined by Dawn as her faithful Fanny. Plus Dawn steps out again with Kate Moss; Dawn and Jen celebrate music in adverts; "Star Crossed lovers" tells both the Ken and Emma story and the Claudia and David story; Two Devonshire ladies discuss (and argue) about their trip to Plymouth to see the Three Tenors; the teenage bedroom girls discuss going raving; and we meet two incredibly well spoken art gallery assistants.
- Dawn and Jennifer meet their new producer and sign a contract, unknowingly locking themselves into a six-part series deal.
- With 5 of the 6 episodes for the new series' soon-approaching deadline; Dawn and Jennifer cut their ideas down to a manageable portion. The episode ends with a guest appearance from Anastacia.
- Flamboyant singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Little Angels front-woman 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.
- First of a two-part comic compilation of the film satires from episodes of French and Saunders.
- Episode one of the new series starts filming. Dawn and Jennifer delay production, through a combination of pedanticism and constantly getting lost. The episode ends with the party for the start of the new series.
- Festive comedy with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders whose new targets include Star Wars: the Phantom Menace, Martine McCutcheon and Mel C.
- Jennifer has been selected for a royal award, while Dawn is aghast at not being selected, as well as Mark Lamarr's rudeness. Episode one of the series is, apparently, drafted by the pair - albeit hastily.
- Dawn attempts to find the chocolate lime to evoke childhood memories, Jennifer searches porn on the computer and a new director general of the BBC drops round.
- Dawn and Jennifer attempt to get funding for a series via the internal BBC process of offers.
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders celebrate some awe inspiring moments from the silver screen in their second compilation show.