Dawn French
Also Known As: 돈 프렌치, Dawn Roma French
Biography: Dawn Roma French (born 11 October 1957) is a British actress, comedian, presenter and writer. French is known for writing and starring on the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her best friend and comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, and played the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. She has been nominated for seven BAFTA TV Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, UK
Birthday: October 11, 1957
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Gender: Female
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Overview: Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-07
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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Overview: A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Genres: Comedy Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-05
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Love and Other Disasters
Overview: Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-09
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An Audience with Adele
Overview: Joining multi-Grammy Award winning and one of the biggest UK artists of all time, Adele, for a unique and special night at the legendary London Palladium, where she performs her chart-topping single Easy On Me, as well as tracks from her new album, 30.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-21
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The Magician's Elephant
Overview: Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-10
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Coraline
Overview: Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-05
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Overview: The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-09
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Overview: A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-03
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When Comedy Changed Forever
Overview: The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bernard Manning and modern phenomena like Little Britain.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-07
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French and Saunders: Still Alive
Overview: 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 three decades, together with brand new material written by the first ladies of comedy. Filmed at Cardiff, the Still Alive tour is a lively, fun and celebratory farewell from French and Saunders to their fans and to each other after 30 years of comedy genius – don’t miss it!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-17
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Overview: After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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The Supergrass
Overview: While taking a holiday in the country with his mother, Dennis hits on a scheme to impress a girl so that she'll go away on a trip with him as his girlfriend. Although he fails to gain any interest from the girl, the police take a great interest in his story. From this point on, Dennis digs a deeper hole for himself at every turn
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-08
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An Audience With Victoria Wood
Overview: British comedy legend Victoria Wood entertains a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Judi Dench and Dawn French in this 1988 special. Watch her crack jokes, play the piano and answer light-hearted questions.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-10
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Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
Overview: A fund-raising event organised by Comic Relief.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-24
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Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties
Overview: Sketch-show sensation Catherine Tate tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, David Walliams, Noel Fielding, Rob Brydon and her Doctor Who co-star, David Tennant, all of whom reflect on the greatest comedy moments in recent history. As well as showcasing all the most entertaining, memorable comedy of the time, the documentary also features newsreel and pop culture archive that contextualises the gags. It reveals not just what was funny, but why it was funny. Catherine's journey provides new insight and revelations and features anecdotes from some of the biggest names in comedy.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-17
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The Best of French & Saunders
Overview: A compilation of all the best sketches from Britain's favourite female comedy double-act. They are all here - the music numbers, Hollywood spoofs, the uncannily perceptive mickey-taking of our various - and particularly female - obsessions, and much, much more.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-05
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Matthew Bourne's Christmas
Overview: This new Christmas ballet film was conceived by Matthew Bourne and directed by his long standing film collaborator Ross MacGibbon. The film celebrates Bourne's power to imaginatively transform ballet, taking dance and dancers off the stage into studio, bringing together projections, animation, and an intimate shooting style to produce a distinctive new way of presenting dance on screen. Those who know Bourne's stage work will spot extracts from many of his biggest hits (including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands, and Nutcracker!), but for audiences less familiar with his work this is simply a journey through a series of magical worlds where stories are told through dance.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-25
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French & Saunders LIVE
Overview: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders perform a live comedy show in London's West End at the world famous Shaftesbury Theatre, in front of a hugely appreciative sell-out audience. Over an hour of hilarious sketches and gags, with support provided by Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron as Ken and Duane Bishop).
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-12
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Psychoville Halloween Special
Overview: Psychoville returns with a spooktacular hour-long Halloween special. Four tales of terror unfold as location manager Phil Walker investigates the abandoned ruins of Ravenhill Psychiatric hospital. Does the ghost of evil governess Edwina Kenchington still walk the empty corridors? What other horrors lie within these crumbling walls?
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-31
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Summer School
Overview: A motley band of suburbanites arrives at a summer school to simulate life in an Iron Age village. However, the village is right in the middle of a modern university campus which somewhat detracts from its air of authenticity.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-31
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Five Go Mad in Dorset
Overview: In the 1950s, four children, Anne, described as a 'proper little housewife', the rather butch George who has an unhealthy relationship with her dog Timmy and their brothers Dick and Julian, whose relationship seems to be more than fraternal, go on a cycling holiday in Dorset where their flair for detection - plus their snobbery and xenophobia - gets a whole string of suspicious characters arrested.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-11-02
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The Legends of Treasure Island
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Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-10
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Four Men in a Car
Overview: Four salesmen Alan, Ian, Steve and Tim are on their way to a conference where only one of them is guaranteed promotion. There is much bickering, Steve is perpetually sick and gets put in the boot, the C.D. player jams and they have a run-in with a Range Rover driver. When the car breaks down in a snowstorm they wind up in a deserted cottage with a shotgun-wielding, diabetic woman.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-04-12
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Eddie Monsoon - a Life?
Overview: Eddie Monsoon is a South African entertainer who, following the failure of several pilot shows for TV in his homeland, faked his suicide, went to Brazil and then to England where he attracted notoriety with his explicit sex farces on the stage and shocking TV shows which even Channel 4 banned.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-02-04
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War
Overview: 1985:- England has been invaded by the Warsaw Pact countries and middle-class couple Hermine and Godfrey retreat to their rural hide-away but after witnessing a bunch of incompetent commandos kill each other, they get separated.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-03
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The Beat Generation
Overview: In the monochrome world of 1960, pretentious Alan, violent Kix and sex-mad Eleanor are part of a colony of beat poets, living a hedonistic, unreal existence in a large villa overlooking the sea. Dumped by his girlfriend Jeremy is anxious to be part of their circle until two girls from the outside world and a wild party open his eyes to what really matters.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-17
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Five Go Mad on Mescalin
Overview: On their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the Famous Five hear on the radio their Uncle Quentin's escaped prison. Arriving at the farm they're appalled to meet the vulgar millionaire, Mr Budweiser, and his spoilt son, Willy. Julian and Dick are so incensed, they sleep outdoors where they spy 2 heavies being secretly villainous. The trail leads to Love Island, where they discover Uncle Quentin and his boyfriend Toby.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-02
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Susie
Overview: In rural England, school teacher Susie Darling is planning to leave her boring husband Martin for lusty mechanic Dave when she meets romantic former pop star Garry Dreadful, who has moved to the village to start a traditional farm and asks her to live with him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-14
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Dirty Movie
Overview: Postman Bean is anxious to end his round early to catch a morning showing of 'The Sound of Muzak' at his local cinema. However, he is unaware that the cinema manager Terry Toadstool is using this as a smoke screen to view a pornographic film and that Bean's wife, traffic warden Monica, is the star.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-07
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Gino: Full Story and Pics
Overview: A hoodlum is turned into a celebrity when he steals a cab and subsequent events are blown out of proportion by the media.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-28
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Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Overview: Jessica, the second Mrs Saunders, arrives with her new husband John at his country estate. Very much left to her own devices she is unnerved by the power that Consuela, the sinister Spanish housekeeper,seems to wield, comparing her to John's first wife and forbidding her to enter a mysterious locked room.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Slags
Overview: Teen-age gang leaders Passion and Little Sister are released from prison, only to find that their gang the Slags has disbanded due to a rival gang, the Hawaiians, who wear garlands and drink Pina Coladas.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-02-11
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Private Enterprise
Overview: Whilst delivering toilet rolls to a recording studio, small-time crook Keith pockets a demo tape by the newly disbanded group Toy Department, which he takes to a promoter, Brian. Together they have a chart hit with the 'mystery' group but complications arise when Brian wants a live tour.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-02
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South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Overview: Two security van personnel plan to rob a bank in an attempt to raise enough cash to mount a rescue mission when a dictator invades the Falklands.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-08
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Oxford
Overview: When American comic actor Steve 'Zoo Zoo Zoo Off Come My Pants' Wild arrives in Oxford to make a comedy film, his girlfriend Caroline goes behind his back to enroll in a poetry course. Meanwhile, Hannah Van Hosenstratt comes from New Orleans for the course and is tricked into believing she has a place by the dean, but the professor has other ideas.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-22
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South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!
Overview: In the conclusion of this special two-part story, Stan has somehow managed to make it to the Falklands, which have indeed been taken over by the Argentinians after all. He is tied to a stake alongside Frances who he has finally met and been captured with. The pair are sentenced to death by dictator, General Galtieri. Stan, in a desperate attempt to stall for time, recounts how he and his fellow 'South Atlantic Raiders' managed to make it to the Falklands. After just escaping from prison and making their getaway in an ice cream van.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-08
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Red Nose of Courage
Overview: A clown is not happy with his job at his father's circus so he gets into politics, and some weeks later he is the Prime Minister John Major. But after his day job, he has to attend to his real job as Coco the Clown. He falls in love with the leader of the opposition party but she falls in love with Coco the Clown without knowing that he is in fact John Major, the Prime Minister.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-09
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Spaghetti Hoops
Overview: In a monochrome city that is shamelessly London although everybody acts as if it is Rome, banker Aldo Vini is on the run from Mafia boss Corelli, from whom he has embezzled two million. Corelli hires Mig and Mog, two inept hitmen to go after Vini, killing any witnesses as they go, but when they finally catch up with him, they have no idea what to do with him and confuse Corelli's instructions with their shopping list.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-01
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Five Go to Rehab
Overview: The Famous Five are back. Thirty years after the Comic Strip arrived on our screens with their famous Enid Blyton spoof - Five Go Mad in Dorset. These famous children's characters have again been brought back from the past to confront today's modern world. This time they are made to account for their racist and sexist views. But they seem blissfully unrepentant as they gather for a reunion on Dick's birthday in leafy Dorset - still a magical land of rolling hills, woods, ruined castles, and of course dodgy villains in big black cars.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-07
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Dawn French Is a Huge Twat
Overview: Live (almost) from London’s iconic Palladium theatre, the nation’s favourite comedy star, Dawn French, is about to reveal (almost) all the most excruciating gaffes and howlers she’s made across her 40-year career as a comedian and actress. Dawn likes a laugh, and she likes it best of all when the laugh is on her. Her new one-woman show is more than just stand-up. This is the ultimate ‘Oh my god! You’ll never guess what Dawn did!’ show, as everyone’s favourite fictional lady vicar takes us through her career in comedy while laying bare imperfections through massive landmarks of her life. Playing to a full house at the Palladium, Dawn weaves together the highs and lows of her life through self-confessed stupid mistakes or misunderstandings. Packed with showbiz anecdotes and celebrity stories.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-28
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imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Overview: imagine... profiles the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years, French & Saunders, exploring a brand of comedy based on satire, silliness and, above all, friendship.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-27
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30 Years of Comic Strip
Overview: In true Peter Richardson fashion, "30 Years Of Comic Strip" defies the conventional norms of a retrospective documentary. It brings together some of the most prominent figures in UK comedy, reflecting on the show's impact and influence on the British comedy scene over the past three decades. The documentary unveils previously unseen footage and reconnects with characters from iconic episodes. The cast and crew of The Comic Strip share anecdotes about the making of the show, recounting experiences marked by a playful disregard for health and safety.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-03
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Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas
Overview: Michael Buble performs a selection of seasonal hits and other favorites from his Canadian mountain chalet. Plus guests including Dawn French, Gary Barlow and Kelly Rowland.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-18
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The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Overview: A look back at the comedy series The Comic Strip Presents
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-04
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Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
Overview: The former principal ballerina tells her story, with historic performances from the BBC archives and candid interviews from throughout her career. Showing how she grew up in front of the camera and mastered television.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-23
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Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
Overview: One of puppet-maker Geppetto's creations comes magically to life. This puppet, Pinocchio, has one major desire and that is to become a real boy someday. In order to accomplish this goal he has to learn to act responsibly. This film shows you the adventures on which he learns valuable lessons.
Genres: Family Fantasy Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-26
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Comic Aid
Overview: Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sale – the DVD features the entire uncut show for all those unfortunate enough to have missed out on tickets. The 3 hour show sees Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee, Graham Norton, Julian Clary, and Lily Savage host a stellar comic line-up that includes; Lee Evans, Dawn French, Jimmy Carr, Ardal O’Hanlon, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Bo’ Selecta! star The Bear, Jo Brand, Jon Culshaw, Omid Djalili, Otis Lee Crenshaw, Eddie Izzard, The League Of Gentlemen with Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan, Dylan Moran, Dave Spikey, Simon Pegg & Jessica Stevenson. Psychological illusionist Derren Brown and international percussion sensation Stomp also present their own unique blend of stage entertainment.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-02
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Eat the Rich
Overview: Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-23
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Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Overview: Fifty years after her legendary brush with the wolf, an adult Red Riding Hood and her granddaughter face a new lupine problem.
Genres: Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-23
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Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley
Overview: Celebrating the legendary comedy with clips and insights from the cast and celebrity fans.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-24
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Treasure Island
Overview: Jim Hawkins races to beat Long John Silver to the riches awaiting on Treasure Island. An animated retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, featured the main characters as animals.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-14
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Overview: Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-01
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Tender Loving Care
Overview: Night nurse Elaine Dobbs may be overworked and underpaid, but she has created a very special atmosphere in her ward and is extremely attentive to her patients. However, rather too many of them are dying.Inspired by the real-life case of four nurses in Austria who were tried for the murder of 42 patients in their care, this chilling drama stars comedian Dawn French in her first serious role, as an apparently irreproachable carer.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-03
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The Comic Strip
Overview: A tongue-in-cheek "behind the scenes" look at the Comic Strip comedy club in the early 1980s, which gave rise to 'The Comic Strip Presents'
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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French & Saunders - Live
Overview: For the first time in 10 years, see Britain's funniest double act French & Saunders at their hilarious LIVE best... Together they perform their unique brand of humour to standing ovations and critical acclaim in this theatrical comedy spectacular.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-20
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Sex & Chocolate
Overview: Bev Bodger is a married teacher tempted by an old school boyfriend to enjoy a little sex and chocolate in Paris.
Genres: Romance Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-26
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Donizetti: La Fille du Régiment
Overview: In January 2007, superstar soprano Natalie Dessay, joined on stage by acclaimed tenor Juan Diego Florez dazzled British audiences in Laurent Pelly's new production of Donizetti's "LA FILLE DU REGIMENT". The perfectly staged & cast production became the operatic event of the year, receiving rave press reviews & rapturous audience ovations.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2007-06-01
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In Dreams
Overview: Lenny has some perplexing dreams.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-23
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Experiment IV
Overview: A top secret government project seeks to harness sound as the ultimate weapon. But the power they unleash proves to be far beyond their control.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-27
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Comedians Do It On Stage
Overview: A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their support to the Oncology Club Fund. The Fund is a charitable organization which provides training for young doctors in the practical day to day care of patients with cancer.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-01
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Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes
Overview: Dawn French's acclaimed one-woman show—on the story of her life.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-31
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Milk
Overview: Forty-five-year-old Adrian has been living with his mother Lucy and running their Wiltshire dairy farm all his adult life. When Lucy unexpectedly dies of a heart attack, a rogue's gallery of family members show up at the farm to argue over the execution of Ruth's will. The one object that everyone seems to want, and several people try to steal, is Ruth's valuable Modigliani painting. In the midst of all this confusion over Ruth's death, a mysterious visitor named Ilaria inserts herself onto the scene and has a surprising effect on those gathered.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Confessions of the Paparazzi
Overview: Controversial freelance photographer George Bamby reveals the dark arts of his profession as we see him in hot pursuit of celebrities such a Britney Spears in search of a photo that will reap huge rewards.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-06
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Overview: Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-12
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Overview: Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-31
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The Strike
Overview: Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-20
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Maybe Baby
Overview: Sam and Lucie Bell are a married couple who seem to have it all: good looks, successful careers, matching motorbikes, and an enthusiastic love life. The only thing they lack is the one thing they want more—a baby.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-02
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300 Years of French & Saunders
Overview: Dragged up all the way from the ocean bed, national treasures Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are back together this festive season with a special 30th anniversary clip show that's bursting with brand new material, greatest hits, hilarious rarities, and even some never-before-seen footage.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-25
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More Bad News
Overview: Four years after they were last the subject of a documentary, the heavy metal band Bad News get back together again for another film of their exploits, beginning with a reunion gig at the Flying Horse.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-27
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Bad News
Overview: A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-24
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Space Virgins from Planet Sex
Overview: A craft full of Space Rats,glamorous extra-terrestrials from the planet Sex,arrive on Earth desperate to find men with whom they can procreate in order to ensure the continuity of their race and whom they imprison in their sex factory. Fortunately for the world the secret agent James Blond,a decidedly non-feminist secret agent,sets out to rescue the men and see off the Space Rats in his own inimitable way.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-29
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Dusty
Overview: A career retrospective celebrating the timeless music of one of the world's greatest singer–Dusty Springfield. For the first time, Dusty contributes to her own intriguing story with plenty of outrageous assistance from hosts Jennifer Sanders and Dawn French.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-02
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Death on the Nile
Overview: Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short.
Genres: Mystery Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-09
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GLC: The Carnage Continues
Overview: The Greater London Council fight to save the capital against the wicked Ice Maiden.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-05
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Completely Bad News
Overview: A double offering of heavy metal madness from The Comic Strip and Bad News.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-29
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The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
Overview: Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story tells the story of the pignap of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher who fools Robinson into believing he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree; the truth of the matter is more sinister.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-26
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The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
Overview: In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the UK's alternative comedy scene (and a few of the old guard) put on a fund-raising comedy revue at The Shaftesbury Theatre, London. The show's took place on 4-6 April, a recording was broadcast by the BBC on 25 April.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-04-25
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Gentlemen Prefer French & Saunders
Overview: Gentlemen prefer blondes, but when Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders parody Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, it's proof enough why comedy fans prefer French And Saunders. And ever wondered what the Queen has for a mid-morning snack? Of course not. But that won't stop breakfawn from hilariously reporting on this and other topics of equal importance. Stunning highlights include the meeting of the minds behind the book Rock Stars and Their Toilet Seats, a special Opera Classics recording session, an outrageous look at the magazine industry with Womanly World and the original Absolutely Fabulous skit.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-04
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French & Saunders: The Ingenue Years
Overview: No topic is off limits to the side-splitting sketch comedy partnership of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, creators of the groundbreaking British sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous." In this collection of sketches from Series 1 and 2, the dynamic duo takes on James Bond, the Pet Shop Boys, dance trends, Liza Minnelli, Hollywood musicals and more. Guests include Jools Holland, Robbie Coltrane and Rik Mayall.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-04
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Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline'
Overview: A look at the complexities and intricacies of making the 2009 stop motion animation film Coraline.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-21
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Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Overview: Roald & Beatrix, the tail of the curious mouse, a heart-warming Christmas film inspired by the true encounter between a six-year-old Roald Dahl and his idol Beatrix Potter. A magical story of what really can happen when you are brave enough to follow your dreams. Joining Dawn French who plays Beatrix, the cast includes Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Nina Sosanya, Bill Bailey and Nick Mohammed.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-24
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The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown
Overview: The nation's favourite vicar muses upon lockdown, social distancing, masks and absent friends.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-20
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A Baby Reindeer's First Christmas
Overview: Documentary following a community of herders in the Scottish Highlands preparing young reindeer for their first Christmas, including an orphaned reindeer calf who battles against the odds
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-24
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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Overview: Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite Dibley moments, and for the first time, tell the definitive story of the making of the show. The pair are joined by a host of guest stars and celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Bonneville, and Joanna Lumley, as well as writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, producer Jon Plowman, and James Fleet (Hugo Horton).
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-06
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French & Saunders: At the Movies
Overview: Comediennes and "Absolutely Fabulous" creators Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star in this compilation of the best skits and spoofs from the fourth season of their BBC comedy-sketch series. They take aim at British culture, BBC television, pop stars and the Middle Ages, but most of the material focuses on Hollywood. The duo hilariously skewers such movies as Silence of the Lambs, Alien, Misery and Thelma & Louise.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Overview: Two students calling themselves Carlos and Miguel arrive in Spain dressed as gunslingers to live out their dream of being in a spaghetti Western. At a cafe in a remote town they meet two Australian girls who have picked up a scruffy hitch-hiker and a would-be rapist dressed as a matador.
Genres: Western Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-21
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French & Saunders: Funny Women
Overview: Filmed on the set of their sketch show, much-loved duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders discuss all the crucial and female contributions to the pantheon of comic history across the globe.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-17
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Joan Rivers at the BBC
Overview: Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter, Joan Rivers.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-08
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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Overview: Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-05
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Bosses From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video about bosses.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Communicators From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Employees From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video about employees.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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