Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.
Today we will be looking at a comedy that was given one of the highest budgets in BBC history – French and Saunders
Opening Titles
About the Show
Summary of Plot
This BBC comedy skit show is the brainchild of longtime comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Each episode would feature satire on British life, television, and parodies on big box office films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction. – iMDB
Number of Seasons / Episodes
6 Season
Characters:
Dawn French – Various Characters
Jennifer Saunders – Various Characters
Trivia
- written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
- Widely popular in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the show was given one of the highest budgets in BBC history
- Unlike many parodies that are done in a straightforward manner for effect
- Certain spoken phrases and sight gags that referenced previously performed sketches (often from years before) were incorporated for loyal fans
Clips
Amy and Britney
Any Dream Will Do
I know Him So Well
