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French & Saunders: Sisters at War Comedy!
5 Oct
Summary
- Comedy series features Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders as sisters.
- The show won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy.
- David Quantick, writer for Veep, penned the series.
A sparkling new comedy series written by David Quantick, renowned for his work on Veep, brings together beloved stars Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. They portray Florence, a respected novelist, and Selina, a famous movie star, who are sisters locked in a comedic conflict.
One storyline features Lucy, who is convinced Selina is her mother and is determined to become an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina is set to receive an OBE at the Palace, accompanied by a jealous Florence. Adding to the absurdity, a character named Mrs. Ragnarrok is pursuing Danish citizenship.
The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? garnered significant awards, including the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom, highlighting its critical success.
