‘French And Saunders’ To Return To Our TV Screens This Christmas

And they're going to parody 2017's most talked-about show.

Dawn French has revealed that she’ll be back on our TV screens this Christmas, alongside longtime friend and collaborator Jennifer Saunders.

The comedy double act has filmed a new episode of ‘French And Saunders’ to commemorate the show’s 30th anniversary, and Dawn has teased details of what we can expect.

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Speaking to The Mirror, she revealed that one sketch will reference one of the biggest TV shows of the year.

Discussing her friendship with Jennifer, she added: “The whole double act is an extension of our friendship, which still remains.

Seven full seasons of ‘French And Saunders’ aired between 1987 and 2007, in addition to a number of seasonal specials.

During that time, the shows became a household favourite, and in 2004 the duo were given a British Comedy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy.