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Dawn French
Dawn French (Birth name : Dawn Roma Julie French) was born 11 oct 1957. During her long career as a actress and comedian she has been nominated for six BAFTAS. She is best know for her partnership with Jennifer Saunders.
She has been married too Lenny Henry since 1984 and they have 1 adopted daughter together, They both reside in cornwall when not working.
She has written one book entitled "Dear Fatty" which is a refrence too Jennifer Saunders who she has been friends with for well over 30 years.
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Psychoville
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Amanda Abbington, George Asprey, Eileen Atkins
Director: Matt Lipsey
Certificate: 
From the team behind cult classic The League of Gentlemen, this bizarre gothic comedy sees a chain of events triggered when a mysterious letter writer contacts five seemingly disparate characters with the chilling message: 'I know what you did'.
An embittered hook-handed clown, a desperately ..read more »
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77%
from 427 members
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Coraline
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Dawn French
Director: Henry Selick, Mike Cachuela, Pete Kozachik
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Coraline Jones is a girl of 11 who is feisty, curious, and adventurous beyond her years. She and her parents have just relocated from Michigan to Oregon. Missing her friends and finding her parents to be distracted by their work, Coraline tries to find some excitement in her new environment. She is ..read more »
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73%
from 1,685 member
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Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 2
(4 discs)
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Linda Bassett, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle
Director: Alan Grint
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The residents of Lark Rise and Candleford return to the screen in this warm-hearted adaptation of Flora Thompson's novel. It's Christmas and the residents of both Lark Rise and Candleford come together to celebrate this special time of year...but the arrival of a dashing stranger is set to cause a ..read more »
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81%
from 496 members
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Psychoville - BLU-RAY Version
(2 discs)
(2009)
Starring: Reece Shearsmith, Dawn French, David Bamber
Director: Matt Lipsey
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From the creators of cult classic television series THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMAN comes this surreal comedy that centres on a letter writer who contacts five seemingly disparate characters—a misguided wife, a hook-handed entertainer, a dwarf with telekinetic powers, a murder-fixated manchild and a blind ..read more »
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71%
from 227 members
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French And Saunders - Still Alive
on DVD
(2008)
Starring: Dawn French, French And Saunders, Jennifer Saunders
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French and Saunders, Britain's most celebrated female comedians bring their final ever sell-out Still Alive tour to DVD! Catch the last chance to watch the infectious duo in their side splitting comedy tour featuring the best of their characters and sketches from the past 3 decades, together with ..read more »
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55%
from 833 members
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Jam And Jerusalem - Series 1
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Sue Johnston
Director: Mandie Fletcher
Certificate: 
With a superb ensemble cast, this is a hilarious and heart-warming comedy from Jennifer Saunders, the writer and star of Absolutely Fabulous. The Women's Guild: its ideals are to promote truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship - or is it just an excuse for a good old gossip? Clatterford is a small ..read more »
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78%
from 414 members
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Wheels On The Bus - The Grand Old Duke O...
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Dawn French
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Children's entertainment featuring Beep the Bus, Bass, Sax, Trombone and Drum, plus, of course, Daisy the Dog. Includes the rhymes: 'Hickory Dickory Dock', 'Little Boy Blue', 'Five Currant Buns', 'The Grand Old Duke Of York', 'Hush A Bye Baby' and 'Cobbler Cobbler'.
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59%
from 193 members
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French And Saunders - Live
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Director: Ed Bye
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The way-out, absolutely hilarious comediennes and creators of "Absolutely Fabulous" take the stage for their improvisational show at London's Shaftesbury Theatre.
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60%
from 772 members
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Maybe Baby
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Tom Hollander
Director: Ben Elton
Certificate:
Watch now: £2.49
Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy)..read more »
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57%
from 2,677 members
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Milk
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Dawn French, James Fleet, Phyllida Law
Director: William Brookfield
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This British comedy, written and directed by William Brookfield, stars James Fleet as the middle-aged mama's boy who has just lost his mother. This seemingly tragic event actually leads to good things for the man, whose country neighbors and friends have lots of plans for how he can use his time in ..read more »
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49%
from 156 members
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Vicar Of Dibley, The - The Best Of The V...
on DVD
(1994)
Starring: Dawn French, John Bluthal, Gary Waldhorn
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Dawn French stars in this sitcom as Geraldine Granger, an unconventional female minister who arrives in the conservative small town of Dibley and must struggle to win over the stubborn locals. This best-of collection includes episodes from all three seasons, as well as holiday specials. And look ..read more »
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58%
from 2,522 members
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Murder Most Horrid - Series 1
on DVD
(1991)
Starring: Dawn French, Bill Paterson, Timothy Spall
Director: Bob Spiers
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Dawn French stars in this comedy drama, playing a different character in each episode. Contains the episodes 'The Case Of The Missing', 'The Girl From Ipanema', 'He Died A Death', 'A Determined Woman', 'Murder At Tea Time', and 'Mrs. Hat And Mrs. Red'.
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71%
from 219 members
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The Supergrass
on DVD
(1985)
Starring: Adrian Edmondson, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders
Director: Peter Richardson
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Dennis pretends to be a drug smuggler to impress his blase girlfriend. His boasting is overheard by the police and they set him up as a "stoolie" or "super grass." As Dennis prepares to enjoy a vacation set-up by the police, the real drug smugglers show up, starting a series of hysterical ..read more »
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60%
from 345 members
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Comic Strip - Complete
(9 discs)
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Rik Mayall, Ade Edmonson, Dawn French
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Features the complete thirty-nine episodes from the ground-breaking comedy series. Episodes include: 'The Beat Generation', 'Five Go Mad In Dorset', 'Dirty Movie', 'The Strike', 'Consuela', 'Bad News', 'Funseekers', 'South Atlantic Raiders', 'Les Dogs', 'The Crying Game', 'Wild Turkey' and much more...
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64%
from 2,796 members
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Comic Aid
on DVD
Starring: Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee, Graham Norton
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Britain's biggest comedy stars team up to raise money for the Asian Tsunami disaster appeal with all proceeds from the show, and this DVD, donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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65%
from 3,076 members
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French And Saunders - Series 1-6
(6 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
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Written by and starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, one of the most successful comedy duos in Britain. A variety show with a difference where Dawn and Jennifer present some curious film classics, ridiculous dance routines, and fast and funny sketches.
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74%
from 329 members
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Chasing God
on DVD
Starring: Dawn French
Certificate: 
Dawn French narrates on a journey of enlightenment to the Vatican, the Dome of the Rock Mosque, the Golden Temple and the Dalai Temple.
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39%
from 32 members
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Murder Most Horrid - Series 2
Starring: Dawn French
Director: Bob Spiers, Dewi Humphreys
Certificate: 
Dawn French stars in the second series of this unusually dark comedy, as a different character in each standalone episode. The series ran on the BBC from 1991 to 1999, with tales of murder and scheming, all supported by a fine and talented guest cast which included Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Kathy ..read more »
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from 1 member
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The Vicar Of Dibley - Holy Wholly Happy ...
on DVD
Starring: Dawn French, James Fleet, Emma Chambers
Director: Ed Bye
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Dawn French dons her cassock and collar once more for two very special episodes of The Vicar of Dibley, one of the BBC's most popular comedies. It boasts the brilliant comic writing of Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary) and a gifted ensemble cast including Emma Chambers (Notting ..read more »
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78%
from 1,063 member
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Girls On Top - The Complete Series
(2 discs)
Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Ruby Wax, Dawn French
Director: Ed Bye, Paul Jackson
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Unfortunately this title is currently unavailable for rental. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Ruby Wax star in the popular TV comedy programme set in a Chelsea flat, where the characters have turned flat-sharing into a blood sport...read more »
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61%
from 141 members
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French And Saunders - Back With A Vengeance
Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French
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Having established their names in the 1980s alongside a welter of alternative comedians such as Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, Alexie Sayle, and Ben Elton, French & Saunders subsequently carved out a niche for themselves in their own right, with a series of shows that cemented the reputation of their ..read more »
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61%
from 40 members
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Maybe Baby
to Watch Now
(2000)
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Tom Hollander
Director: Ben Elton
Certificate: 
Watch now: £2.49
Run time: 101 minutes
MAYBE BABY is the story of Sam and Lucy, an irresistible couple who seem to have everything - good looks, successful careers, matching motorbikes and an enthusiastic love life. The only thing they lack is the one thing that they really want - a baby. Sam sets his sights on writing a successful ..read more »
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49%
from 34 members
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Dawn French facts
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Brillant!! 2 November 2006
...Dawn French is a brillant lady. She is funny, and sexy. All the actors in this series are great. ...
Slow Decline 8 June 2005
