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Murder Most Horrid DVD giveaway
Series one of Murder Most Horrid, the dark and inventive crime comedy starring Dawn French was released on bail and on DVD this week (read on to see how you can win a copy). Homicide becomes her in a mix of drama, sit-com and horror genre references. French slips into a different persona in each of six murderous tales:
- The Case Of The Missing A traffic cop who is promoted to lead the investigation in what appears to be a straightforward murder case but turns out to be anything but. See clips: 1, 2
- The Girl From Ipanema French stars as Brazilian au pair Maria, who while working for a parliamentary candidate and his wife uncovers a heady cocktail of sexual and political intrigue with fatal consequences. See clips: 1, 2
- He Died A Death Fading soap star Judy Talent is caught in the mystery when rivalries amongst a group of theatre "luvvies" starring in the whodunnit 'The Catflap' lead to murder. See clips: 1, 2
- A Determined Woman The recently made redundant but still ambitious quantum physicist Rita Proops resolving to carry on her research into time machine construction in her garage. See clips: 1, 2
- Murder At Tea Time Bunty Breslaw, a children's TV presenter who, insanely jealous of her younger colleague and rival, adopts villainous methods to keep her permanently out of the picture. See clips: 1, 2
- Mrs. Hat And Mrs. Red A baffling tale of suburban doppelgangers, luxury bath oils, geraniums and, naturally, murder. See clips: 1, 2
French is joined by gang of guest stars including Timothy Spall, Jane Asher, Jim Broadbent and Kathy Burke.
What's more, we've got five copies of series one to give away, courtesy of the distributors.
To enter the draw to win one, just send an email with the subject Murder Most Horrid DVD Giveaway. Your email should include full name and contact address, including postcode.
The draw is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered. Winners will be notified by email.
Tour kicks off
The French & Saunders: Still Alive tour kicked off on the date that plays hard-to-get, 29th February, in Blackpool.
Touring continues into May at venues around the UK. London dates are still a possibility - after French and Saunders have tested reactions round the country.
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have said this will be their last tour of its kind as they call time on their sketch shows in favour of other projects together.
Dawn French in Lark Rise to Candleford
Dawn French joins the population of the 19th-century market town of Candleford in a new ten-part drama.
The story is recounted by a teenage girl, Laura Timmins, who has left her home in the hamlet of Lark Rise to join the larger town of Candleford.
Among the people living their lives in this countryside chronicle is Caroline Arless (French), a neighbour of Timmins.
Lusty and eccentric, Caroline looks after her four children while her sailor husband is away at sea.
"I wouldn't describe my character as a rebel, more of a bit of a drunk!" says French. "She's quite extreme, in that she drinks too much, laughs too much and sings too much. But she loves her family very much, it's just that she goes over the top sometimes."
Lark Rise to Candleford, Sundays from 13th January 2008, 7.40pm BBC One. Click here for more timings.
Images: BBC
Freya and Saunders
Mother and daughter Jennifer and Freya Saunders have teamed up and made an appearance in Woman and Home magazine. Together they chat about life at Saunders Towers, parenting, careers and cars.
The article is available online at the Woman and Home website.
Merry Christmas
Here's a look at how French and Saunders are invading this year's festive TV schedules:
- Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy Sun 23 December 10.15pm BBC One
- Dawn French's More Boys Who Do Comedy click here for various days/times
- A Christmas Bucket o' French and Saunders Mon 24 December 10.45pm BBC One
- Jam and Jerusalem (new series episodes 1 & 2) Tue 1 January 2008 10.10pm; Fri 4 January 2008 8.30pm BBC One
Have a Happy Christmas and New Year.
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