The first series of absolutely fabulous was released on vhs in the united kingdom in two volumes. Simon brint, betty marsden, bob spiers, tristram shapeero, steve bendelack, edgar wright, john. Yeah sadly as mentioned only series 3 was ever put out as a complete series on vhs only i really really do not understand why they dont just put out complete series like they do with every other comedy show. Aug 05, 2016 french and saunders tape 1453 announced as the first new series for three years, this episode of french and saunders starts with a misery parody that im sure was partly inspired by the success of absolutely fabulous. Users browsing for vhs films in vhs tapes usually look at. French and saunders vhs video the best of series four new. Then, the first episode of the second series of french and saunders. Each episode featured satire on british life, television, and parodies on big boxoffice movies such as batman forever 1995 and pulp fiction 1994. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The girls are in fine form for kill bill and troy as well. The later series of french and saunders were not their best, and many. The 6disc box set puts series one 1987 to series six 2004 in one place.
And while i really enjoyed the first series, its possible that this was their best series. Terry wogan dawn french stephen fry hugh laurie by grimchops. Mark knopfler, dave gilmour and other guitar legends are called as star witnesses. Oct 27, 2015 this tape opens with the end of gardeners world, and a trailer for lovebirds. I think once youve experienced the comic talents of these two very funny women, youll be looking for additional french and saunders collections. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Jennifer saunders role as eddy on ab fab has overshadowed her long running skits with partner dawn saunders. May 25, 2019 straight into another episode of french and saunders. Featuring the duos irreverent tribute to irish family group, the corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film titanic. This time is from famous british sketch comedy french and saunders of 09.
Jennifer saunders, joanna lumley, julia sawalha, june whitfield, jane horrocks, helen lederer, harriet thorpe. Adrian charles edmondson born 24 january 1957 is an english comedian, actor, musician and television presenter. I love the bit where theyre listening to the longest time by billy joel, and singing along, without knowing most of the words, except for the longest time at the end. Buy french vhs films and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. May 31, 2019 french and saunders tape 823 after we saw the first series a little while ago, we skip forward now to watch their third series. French and saunders series 3 the complete collection. This sitcom was a launching pad for tracey ullman, even ruby wax, jennifer saunders, and dawn french in the cast as four unlikely roommates in a chelsea flat with lady carlton played by the wonderful joan greenwood. He was part of the alternative comedy boom in the early 1980s and had roles in the television series the young ones 19821984 and bottom 19911995, which he wrote together with his collaborative partner rik mayall. Comedy sketch show starring dawn french and jennifer saunders, with guests including joanna lumley, the spice girls, adrian edmondson and helen mirren. Series 5 episode 7 or on the dvd at the movies planning holiday. Product description eight episodes from french and saunders smash hit third series, plus ten minutes of untelevised footage. Consuela was a french and saunders led pastiche of the alfred hitchcock film rebecca 1940, with french s eponymous crazed housekeeper taking centre stage.
In addition, she cowrote the disturbingly funny series absolutely fabulous, which is usually associated solely with jennifer saunders who plays edina. I recorded their mid90s episodes on to vhs and watched them over. French and saunders tv series 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Girls on top series one episode one fourplay 1 3 by katie s. Joanna lumley really shines as patsy stone and the part was just made for her. Absolutely fabulous, also known as ab fab, is an awardwinning british television sitcom created by and written by jennifer saunders who also stars as one of the main characters alongside joanna lumley and julia sawalha. The complete series 1 was released on vhs on 3 july 1995. The second episode, private enterprise, was the tale of a music business ripoff, where peter richardson steals a studio recording session tape and passes the results off as his own work. French and saunders is a british sketch comedy television series written by and starring comedy duo and namesake dawn french and jennifer saunders. Originally a sketch on the french and saunders show, jennifer saunders saw its potential and created one of the most groundbreaking and debauched comedies on british tv. Consuela was a french and saundersled pastiche of the alfred hitchcock film rebecca 1940, with frenchs eponymous crazed housekeeper taking centre stage. Goodbye to my box full of battered and bruised vhs recordings of the past 20 years of french and saunders.
A terrific series wh ich just got better and better. The comic strip is a group of british comedians who came to prominence in the 1980s. The borrowers vhs 1994 turner video richard lewis family liveaction bbc 2tape. The core members are adrian edmondson, dawn french, the late rik mayall. Julia roberts acts out her film career w james corden duration. After a dramatic entrance goes badly, dawn and jen are in their dressing room. The complete french and saunders series 3 was released in 1994 by bbc video.
Jennifer saunders and dawn french acceptance speech. Sep 03, 2017 french and saunders perfect gogglebox parody. Jennifer saunders, joanna lumley, julia sawalha, june whitfield, jane horrocks, helen lederer, harriet thorpe, naoko mori, christopher malcolm. French and saunders tape 823 after we saw the first series a little while ago, we skip forward now to watch their third series. The duo also invited notable brits such as patsy kensit, lulu, and kate. May 04, 2009 this is a vid of french and saunders made up of their different sketches over the years plz comment rate and subscribe enjoy xoxo. French and saunders series 3 the video vhs video tapes. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Absolutely fabulous v1 3 7pk nv quantity available. The sketch revolved around a middleaged, single mother who acted like a teenager, and was reliant upon the. With dawn french, jennifer saunders, simon brint, rowland rivron. French and saunders still alive tour dawn as catherine zeta jones hd by crazycazzzz. The 1993 vhs release of series 3 featured an extra ten minutes of footage for this episode that was not featured in the original broadcast most notably jackie and leanne meticulously planning their trip to see gilbert osullivan in concert. This series features a mixture of sketches and spoofs of famous film and tv productions. This bbc comedy skit show is the brainchild of longtime comedy duo dawn french and jennifer saunders. French and saunders complete series 1 6 written by and starring dawn french and jennifer saunders, this show features one of the most successful comedy duos in britain. This extra footage was not included in the 2008 dvd box set of the complete series 16. Jennifer saunders becomes scarlett and dawn french is mammy in the alternative gone with the wind.
French and saunders series 3 the complete collection vhs 1987. In this massively popular series, dawn and jennifer present curious film classics, ridiculous dance routines, and fast and funny sketches. Of the film spoofs, the thelma and louise and silence of the lambs parodies stands out, as does a priceless take on star wars. Consuela was a french and saundersled pastiche of the alfred hitchcock. They dropped the bad variety show framing device, which i think was a good idea, and i liked the new titles. Originally a sketch on the french and saunders show, jennifer saunders saw its potential and created one of the most groundbreaking and. That still leaves plenty of time for their favorite celebrity targets. French and saunders are famous for many takesspoofs. French and saunders, the worldclass comedy duo, have been around now for nearly 20 years entertaining us through the box in the corner. The complete french and saunders series 3 bbc video uk. On the rocks, its with good reason, at least for this and probably many american viewers the story.
French and saunders kardashian parody 300 years of french and saunders. And season 3 was the biggest direct hit with the viewing public. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occasions when they appear elsewhere as a double act. Dawn french and jennifer saunders reunite for a thirtiethanniversary show. Written by and starring dawn french and jennifer saunders, this show features one of the most successful comedy duos in britain in this massively popular series, dawn and jennifer present curious film classics, ridiculous dance routines, and fast and funny sketches. Centred around the hip london fashion scene the series follows edina saunders and patsy joanna lumley, two women who refuse to grow up and are constantly on a mission to. Episode 5 5 6 industrial action and a walk out by betty marsdens dance troupe threatens to cause. To think this all started with a short sketch from the french and saunders shows.
The 1993 vhs release of series 3 featured an extra ten minutes of footage for this episode. This sketch is on series 3 episode 6 vhs series 3 part 2. They are known for their television series the comic strip presents. Aug 26, 2014 another one gem from my vhs video collection. French and saunders complete series 1 british comedy guide.
Buy french vhs tapes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Various clips from different series are threaded together and you have no idea what year they are from or anything. Bbc one french and saunders, series 1 episode guide. Simon brint, betty marsden, bob spiers, tristram shapeero, steve bendelack, edgar. The following is a list of episodes for the british sketch comedy series french and saunders. Dawn french and jennifer saunders get a friendly visit from jane asher, and join opera singer sarah walker for a unique musical event. French and saunders live 1991 vhs video retro, supplied by gaming squad. In addition to films, they also try their hand at spoofing music videos their take on gunsnroses november rain, with jennifer saunders taking on the axl role and dawn french that of slash, is absolutely hysterical, fashion models, highbrow mini series upstairs downstairs, the royals, etc. The smeg outs 1995 vhs tape comedy scifi chris barrie bbc. Raw sex decide to prosecute ralph mctell over his easy to play guitar book. Gentlemen prefer blondes, or so it seems as dawn french and jennifer saunders become jane russell and marilyn monroe for a lusty rendering of diamonds are a girls best friend. Ab fab was developed from a two minute sketch on french and saunders much loved bizarre comedy duo, intrinsically linked with most modern humour in the uk. Includes favourite moments like star tests with bros and sonia, an inside look at the magazine industry with womanly world and more. Bbc one french and saunders, series 3 episode guide.
I was amazed when i watched some of the complete episodes that have been uploaded to the xdrive, just how much has been left out. It may be possible to change your player to allmulti region. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets pal vhs video tape new sealed h173. French and saunders mamma mia special 2 red nose day 2009 comic relief bbc. The series is mindless fun to watch and even thirty years later. Series 3 episode 7 its also on vhs series 3 part 2 hope that helps. The onehour series made household names of rick jason, who played 2nd lt. French and saunders i am french, you are saunders you are sixteen, turning on seventeen lefteyexl. Buy series 3 french and saunders complete series 1 6 dvd. With dawn french, jennifer saunders, jane asher, patrick barlow. The duo also have an encounter behind bars, and the star test subject appears to be provocative singer wendy james, of transvision vamp. French and saunders perfect gogglebox parody 300 years of french and saunders. The show was originally broadcast on bbc two from 1987 to 1993, and was given one of the highest budgets in bbc history to create. Simon brint, betty marsden, bob spiers, tristram shapeero, steve bendelack, edgar wright, john birkin, gareth carrivick, kevin bishop iv, ed bye.
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