Dawn French

Dawn French narrates this profile of volatile actor Oliver Reed. Reed's life story is told through his many interviews, which were of inevitably variable quality due to his enduring fondness for the sauce. Although Reed lived up to his reputation as a hellraiser, for every encounter where he's slurring and the worse for wear, there's another in which he's the perfect gentleman. His anecdotes testify to a life lived richly as this entertaining hour of excerpts proves.

Dawn French at 60: What I've learned

Comedian and author Dawn French turns 60 this week, and she's feeling in a reflective mood as she publishes her new book, Me, You: A Diary. The interactive book is packed with hard-earned wisdom, so we asked Dawn to share some of the biggest life lessons she's learned along the way with Woman's Hour.

Dawn French interview - I was jealous of Ab Fab

Dawn French talks candidly about her father's suicide, and being "really annoyed" when Absolutely Fabulous became a hit.

Dawn French reveals more details about Xmas special

Dawn French has a little early Christmas treat for fans of French and Saunders.

Preview - Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Showcasing the comedian in her one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes was filmed during the final run of the show in its West End Setting.

Dawn French says racists tried to burn down her house

Dawn French says racists tried to burn down house while she was married to Lenny Henry.

Exclusive interview: Dawn French

Attacked by racists, stitched up by a biographer, exasperated by body-shaming, inequality and lasses on the lash -- Dawn French, queen of comedy, is in no mood for a laugh.

Dawn French not amused: slapped with parking fine

Crestfallen Dawn French was far from amused when she returned from shopping to find a parking ticket slapped on her windscreen.