Dawn French
- 66 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings Page 5
French & Saunders interview
The beloved duo look back at decades in the industry, the ways in which comedy has changed... and big bottoms.
David Craig, Radio Times, 11th September 2021French & Saunders developing new sitcom together
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are developing a new sitcom together, whilst French is also penning a new book and live stage show.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2021Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke
Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 2021Dawn French narrates first audiobook of I Love My...
Dawn French will narrate an audiobook edition of Giles Andreae's I Love My... picture books for Bolinda, the first time any of the series will be produced in audio.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 27th July 2021French & Saunders interview
Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French discuss their own role in changing the female comedic landscape in a new documentary.
Emily Retter, The Mirror, 12th July 2021Dawn French reveals extreme hair transformation
Dawn French has revealed an extreme hair transformation, describing her new look as the 'real me'.
The actress announced she was embracing going grey as she showed off her freshly styled undercut.
Kala Paul-Worika, The Sun, 17th June 2021Dawn French sells her home in Cornwall
Dawn French is selling her beloved home in Fowey, Cornwall after the area has become too "trendy".
Woman & Home, 9th May 2021Red Nose Day for Comic Relief 2021, review
James Bond and Catherine Tate's Nan shine on hit-and-miss night.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 19th March 2021Dawn French among Women's Prize In Fiction longlist
Comedian turned novelist Dawn French was picked for her "warm, compassionate, funny" look at motherhood, Because Of You. Also nominated is Torrey Peters, the first transwoman to be nominated for the prize for Detransition, Baby, "a modern comedy of manners".
Alison Flood, The Guardian, 10th March 2021Red Nose Day 2021 highlights revealed
Sir Lenny Henry, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, Mel Giedroyc, Tim Vine and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are amongst those who have created sketches for Comic Relief 2021, on BBC One on Friday 19th March from 7pm.
British Comedy Guide, 9th March 2021