RaspberryLucozade Comedy double acts over the decades have usually consisted of two men - Little & Large, Cannon & Ball, Morecambe & Wise, Laurel & Hardy and The Two Ronnies to name but many. French & Saunders however were a female double act, and probably the first female double act to be seen on British television since Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders first made it big at the Comic Strip Club in Soho before joining 'The Comic Strip Presents' and 'Saturday Live', as well as appearing on 'The Young Ones' and 'Happy Families'. It therefore seemed only natural to give the two their own show. In 1987, the BBC snapped the duo up. Dawn was the heavy set, over-excitable one whereas Jennifer was the slimmer, more laid back one. One certainly could not deny how popular the show was, as well as influential, but personally I just did not care much for the show. Whilst there was the very, very occasional funny moment, overall the shows were largely hit and miss, with more misses than hits.Various stock characters were born, such as two filthy old men named Jim and Jim ( Dawn and Jennifer in drag ). Also included were sketches of Dawn and Jen as themselves sitting in a bare living room which would not have looked out of place on 'Alas Smith & Jones'. Spoofs were a regular source of humour too, these included 'Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?' ( or as it was called here 'Whatever happened To Baby Dawn?' ), 'The Exorcist', 'Misery', 'The Silence Of The Lambs' and 'Titanic'.Many talented people worked on the show such as Robbie Coltrane, Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson ( husband of Jennifer Saunders ), Lenny Henry ( Dawn's then husband ), June Whitfield, Harry Enfield, Joanna Lumley and Helen Lederer. Musical guests included Kirsty MacColl, Lulu, Jools Holland, Alison Moyet, Toyah Wilcox and The Proclaimers.'French & Saunders' ran for a total of six seasons, spawning the sitcom which Saunders would become famous for, the atrocious 'Absolutely Fabulous'. Fortunately, Dawn moved on to do the sublime 'The Vicar Of Dibley'.

RaRaRasputeen If you like a laugh then what more do u want?Jen and Dawn are without a doubt the funniest comic duo in British comedy history! check out their lotr's parody and their titanic one! both A M A Z I N G! they seem to be able to become anyone they want to and nearly always better!! id also recommend absolutely fabulous and THe Young ones (adrian Edmondson and rik mayell are soooooo funny!)THey will have u laughing out loud and quoting lines for a week. addictive stuff!comic talent at its best.

xsnowangelx French and Saunders marks one of the greatest comedic pairings of all time. Jennifer and Dawn are completely hilarious. They both have very funny projects they each do alone, but when they come together for their 'French and Saunders' specials, the results are brilliant. They are hilarious as young school girls in several different skits. Jennifer Saunders is hilarious spoofing Mel C from the Spice Girls and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. Dawn French is great as Barbara Streisand, and ALL of "the Coors" sisters. Together, their Thelma and Louise, Boyzone, and Titanic impressions, among many more are priceless. Definitely my favorite British comedy of all time.

Jackson Booth-Millard The two comedians have been friends for a very long time. This is the programme that proves that friendship, and their talent. Twice BAFTA nominated Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders write and star in this really good comedy sketch show where they play themselves (as part of the jokes), Hollywood stars, singers, blokes and some other good things. Dawn French is the big one with the talent of being like a clown, and Jennifer Saunders is the thin one who has a face that can become nearly anyone (famous). Some of the best examples of their talent are "The Egg" episode where they do a spoof of The Lord of the Rings. The other better example of good comedy they do together was for Comic Relief where they spoofed Harry Potter. These two have even won themselves an award for their talent. It won the BAFTA for Best Make Up/Hair (out for four nominations, and it was nominated for Best Light Entertainment (Programme or Series) (three times) and Best VTR Editor. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders were number 31 on The Comedians' Comedian, and Saunder was number 19, and French number 4 on Britain's Favourite Comedian, the Christmas Specials were number 19 on The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments, and The Silence of the Lambs sketch was number 13 on The 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches. Very good!