French & Saunders

Season 1

This BBC comedy skit show is the brainchild of longtime comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Each episode featured satire on British life, television, and parodies on big box-office movies such as Batman Forever (1995) and Pulp Fiction (1994). The duo also invited notable Brits such as Patsy Kensit, Lulu, and Kate Moss.

6 Episodes

Beauty and the Beast
E1
Episode 1Beauty and the BeastThe 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.
Tricks
E2
Episode 2TricksDawn 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".
Julie Walters
E3
Episode 3Julie WaltersDawn 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.
Ratings
E4
Episode 4RatingsWith poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.
Blue Peter
E5
Episode 5Blue PeterThe 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.
Killing Time
E6
Episode 6Killing TimeThe curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.