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",
Starring Julia Starring Julia "Starring Julia" or in Arabic "Min Boutoulet Julia" is a short film (duration of 14 minutes) written and directed by Elie Fahed. The short film tells the story of Julia, a 70 years old woman, who one day decides to pursue her lifetime dream of being an actress. ""I made this film because I believe in dreams"" The short film premiered at Beirut International Film Festival in 2012 where it got the Orbit Special Jury Prize, and traveled the world after it, taking part in Baghdad International Film Festival, Menar Film Festival in Bulgaria, Mizna's 8th Twin Cities