Dawn French
- 67 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Just time to mention Wosson Cornwall, a new series in Radio 4's uneven 6.30pm comedy slot. This is, essentially, an old-fashioned silly sketch show, featuring Dawn French among the cast. Many jokes about Rick Stein and second-home owners, but my favourite skit involved two hotel workers, Jess (keen) and LJ (not), moaning about demanding guests. "Yes, you've paid to be here," says LJ. "Exactly. You paid to be here. That's not my fault." I hope they're on every week.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 29th April 2023Jennifer Saunders to play Captain Hook in Palladium panto
The London Palladium will present Peter Pan as its pantomime this Christmas season, with Jennifer Saunders starring as Captain Hook.
British Comedy Guide, 24th April 2023Dawn French ad cleared by watchdog after title of show draws complaints
Promoter says title - Dawn French Is A Huge Twat - is humorous and aims any offence at comedian herself.
Kevin Rawlinson and agency, The Guardian, 15th March 2023Dawn French joins Radio 4 Cornish sketch show Wosson Cornwall
Dawn French stars in Cornish sketch show Wosson Cornwall, coming to Radio 4 next month. French joins a cast that includes Edward Rowe, Joanna Neary and Tamsyn Kelly, with the writing team featuring Morwenna Banks, Paul Kerensa, James Henry and Max Davis.
British Comedy Guide, 13th March 2023Baldrick to read Blackadder Bedtime Story for Comic Relief
The BBC has revealed its plans for Red Nose Day, with Tony Robinson reprising his Blackadder character Baldrick for a Bedtime Story. Other Comic Relief sketches include one themed around Love Island and another around Eurovision.
British Comedy Guide, 9th March 2023Town rules against woman becoming next priest - despite being home to TV's Vicar Of Dibley
A town has ruled against a woman becoming its next priest - despite once being home to TV's Vicar Of Dibley. Dawn French, 65, who played Rev Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom, used to live in Fowey, Cornwall.
Alex West, The Sun, 8th March 2023French & Saunders to star in Traitors sketch for Comic Relief
Claudia Winkleman, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Mary Berry have filmed a Comic Relief sketch themed around The Traitors.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards results 2022
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared has been named Comedy Of The Year 2022 in the Comedy.co.uk Awards. There were also wins for Ghosts, Ellie & Natasia, Would I Lie To You?, Taskmaster, This Is Going To Hurt, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, 'Whatever Next?' With Miles Jupp, The Unbelievable Truth and You're Dead To Me.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Why won't Jack Dee do Taskmaster & other dream contestants
As Taskmaster's Series 14 champion is crowned and we discover the Series 15 cast, we draw up our wishlist for future contestants.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 1st December 2022