French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occasions when they appear elsewhere as a double act.
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Mar 9, 1987 · 30m
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 16, 1987 · 30m
French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.
Mar 23, 1987 · 30m
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 30, 1987 · 30m
With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
Apr 6, 1987 · 30m
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 13, 1987 · 30m
The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
French & Saunders Season 1 premiered on March 9, 1987.
French & Saunders Season 1 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Beauty and the Beast". It aired on March 9, 1987.
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