French and Saunders broadcast on 9 March 1987 on BBC Two, with the first series consisting of six episodes. With its popularity and high ratings, a second series commenced on 4 March 1988, followed by a Christmas special in late 1988. The third, fourth and fifth series', which broadcast between 1990 and 1996, and all consisting each of seven episodes, relied heavily on movie parodies, and some music parodies, alongside their own material such as the sketch "Modern Day Mother and Daughter" which spawned Saunders' popular sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" in 1992. Classic movies parodied include "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?", "The Exorcist",
June Whitfield June Whitfield Dame June Rosemary Whitfield, (born 11 November 1925) is an English actress. Her first big break was a lead role in the radio comedy "Take It From Here" from 1953. Television soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. In 1966, Whitfield played the leading role in the television sitcom "Beggar My Neighbour" which ran for three series. She was also in four "Carry On" films: "Nurse", "Abroad", "Girls" and "Columbus". In 1968, June Whitfield and Terry Scott began their long television partnership, which peaked with roles as husband and wife in "Happy Ever After"