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",
Suzy Aitchison has been praised for her performances. Previously, her body of television work has largely consisted of guest-starring roles on television programmes. Aitchison has also narrated several audiobooks for the BBC. Suzy Aitchison Susan "Suzy" Jane Aitchison (born 4 June 1960 in Marylebone, London) is an English television actress and the daughter of actress June Whitfield. She is best known for her role as Susie on "Jam & Jerusalem". She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Degree in Drama & Theatre Arts. After working extensively in theatre Whitfield put her in touch with Jennifer Saunders after the two worked