Dawn French
- 67 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Alex Horne wants to host a US Taskmaster with Greg Davies
Alex Horne hopes to host a new American version of Taskmaster with Greg Davies, saying that "with a bit of luck we're going to try again" after a previous attempt flopped.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024The Vicar Of Dibley's top 10 memorable moments
The results of a poll revealing viewers' favourite moments from The Vicar Of Dibley has been revealed, as TV channel U&Gold showcases a stained-glassed inspired artwork to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024Dawn French: I'm not ready to write about my body
Dawn French talks about overcoming shame, her real friendship with Jennifer Saunders and her new book.
Adam Bloodworth, City AM, 22nd October 2024Dawn French to star in new BBC sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret?'
BBC One has commissioned a new sitcom about a married couple, starring Dawn French and Mark Heap.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2024French & Saunders and Alexei Sayle returning to Radio 4
French & Saunders and Alexei Sayle are returning to Radio 4, with the channel recommissioning Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? and Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar, as well as Olga Koch: Ok Computer and the latest stand-up series from Ashley Blaker, Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations.
British Comedy Guide, 17th July 2024Dawn French issues plea "to young people" after frustrating JK Rowling exchange
The Vicar Of Dibley star was reprimanded by younger podcast host for question about Harry Potter author.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 16th April 2024Dawn French is right. Cancel culture turns us into cowards
The Vicar Of Dibley star has made a welcome plea for tolerance.
Thomas Osborne, Spiked, 16th April 2024Red Nose Day 2024 to include Alan Partridge and The Traitors
Details of this year's Comic Relief telethon have been revealed, including a headline sketch spoofing The Traitors and the return of Alan Partridge to BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2024Comedy.co.uk Awards 2023 winners
Ghosts, Queen Of Oz, Taskmaster, Horrible Histories, Would I Lie To You?, Good Omens, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, Dead Ringers, The Unbelievable Truth and You're Dead To Me are the winners in the public-voted Comedy.co.uk Awards for 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2024Dawn French Is A Huge Twat special to air on BBC One this Christmas
Dawn French has landed a stand-up special, bringing her show Dawn French Is A Huge Twat to BBC One this Christmas. Recorded at the London Palladium, the show will also be available on iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2023