Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

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Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war, by Veep writer David Quantick - with another chance to hear the first programme, before the new episodes are broadcast from next week.

Florence Ransom (Dawn French) is a literary novelist, known for the Booker Prize winning Pennant Days. Her sister is Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders), a movie star and glamorous celebrity. The two sisters have avoided each other for decades, but when Selina returns to Britain to promote her kiss and tell autobiography, the two are forced together once more. As Selina's popularity outweighs Florence's, with big bucks book deals and TV appearances, Florence vents her jealousy at her daughter Lucy and PA Mrs Ragnarrok. But Selina turns out to be broke and threatens to reveal her sister's guilty secret unless Florence lets Selina move in with her...

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

Mrs Ragnarrok - Josette Simon

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee,

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Florence Ransom (Dawn French) is a literary novelist, known for the Booker Prize winning Pennant Days. Her sister is Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders), a movie star and glamorous celebrity. The two sisters have avoided each other for decades, but when Selina returns to Britain to promote her kiss and tell autobiography, the two are forced together once more. As Selina’s popularity outweighs Florence’s, with big bucks book deals and TV appearances, Florence vents her jealousy at her daughter Lucy and PA Mrs Ragnarrok. But Selina turns out to be broke and threatens to reveal her sister’s guilty secret unless Florence lets Selina move in with her...

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Cast:

Florence Ransom (Dawn French) is a literary novelist, known for the Booker Prize winning Pennant Days. Her sister is Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders), a movie star and glamorous celebrity. The two sisters have avoided each other for decades, but when Selina returns to Britain to promote her kiss and tell autobiography, the two are forced together once more. As Selina?s popularity outweighs Florence?s, with big bucks book deals and TV appearances, Florence vents her jealousy at her daughter Lucy and PA Mrs Ragnarrok. But Selina turns out to be broke and threatens to reveal her sister?s guilty secret unless Florence lets Selina move in with he

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

The two sisters have avoided each other for decades but, when Selina returns to Britain to promote her kiss and tell autobiography Kiss And Tell, the two are forced together once more. As Selina?s popularity outweighs Florence?s, with big bucks book deals and TV appearances, Florence vents her jealousy at her daughter Lucy and PA Mrs Ragnarrok.

But Selina turns out to be be broke and threatens to reveal her sister?s guilty secret unless Florence lets Selina move in with her.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star in a comedy special by Veep writer David Quantick.

The two sisters have avoided each other for decades but, when Selina returns to Britain to promote her kiss and tell autobiography Kiss And Tell, the two are forced together once more. As Selina’s popularity outweighs Florence’s, with big bucks book deals and TV appearances, Florence vents her jealousy at her daughter Lucy and PA Mrs Ragnarrok.

But Selina turns out to be be broke and threatens to reveal her sister’s guilty secret unless Florence lets Selina move in with her.

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Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer’s prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she’s been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield – but Florence’s joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

Critical reaction when the first episode in this series was originally broadcast in December 2020:

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

And now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with the rest of the series...

Cast:

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer's prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she's been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield – but Florence's joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer?s prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she?s been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield ? but Florence?s joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

?The leads? natural chemistry, plus David Quantick?s witty scrip

Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer's prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she's been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield - but Florence's joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

`The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty scrip

Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer's prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she's been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield – but Florence's joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script - make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential ? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series ? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible ? Daily Telegraph

And now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with the rest of the series -

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

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Florence becomes obsessed with her sister Selina's old movies – The Vixen, The Vixen 2 and The Vixen 3D. Meanwhile Selina takes Florence’s daughter Lucy clothes shopping and Lucy interrogates her about her mysterious absent father, Jonathan. The day ends in chaos as Florence unwittingly tells a journalist that she’d love to make a sex tape.

Critical reaction to the first episode in this series, originally broadcast in December 2020:

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

Cast:

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Florence becomes obsessed with her sister Selina's old movies – The Vixen, The Vixen 2 and The Vixen 3D. Meanwhile Selina takes Florence's daughter Lucy clothes shopping and Lucy interrogates her about her mysterious absent father, Jonathan. The day ends in chaos as Florence unwittingly tells a journalist that she'd love to make a sex tape.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Florence becomes obsessed with her sister Selina's old movies ? The Vixen, The Vixen 2 and The Vixen 3D. Meanwhile Selina takes Florence?s daughter Lucy clothes shopping and Lucy interrogates her about her mysterious absent father, Jonathan. The day ends in chaos as Florence unwittingly tells a journalist that she?d love to make a sex tape.

?The leads? natural chemistry, plus David Quantick?s witty scrip

Florence becomes obsessed with her sister Selina's old movies - The Vixen, The Vixen 2 and The Vixen 3D. Meanwhile Selina takes Florence's daughter Lucy clothes shopping and Lucy interrogates her about her mysterious absent father, Jonathan. The day ends in chaos as Florence unwittingly tells a journalist that she'd love to make a sex tape.

`The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty scrip

Florence becomes obsessed with her sister Selina's old movies – The Vixen, The Vixen 2 and The Vixen 3D. Meanwhile Selina takes Florence's daughter Lucy clothes shopping and Lucy interrogates her about her mysterious absent father, Jonathan. The day ends in chaos as Florence unwittingly tells a journalist that she'd love to make a sex tape.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script - make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential ? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series ? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible ? Daily Telegraph

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

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Selina's close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and – much to Florence's rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy's parentage are stirred as Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy's father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

Critical reaction to the first episode, originally broadcast in December 2020:

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

Cast:

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Selina’s close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and – much to Florence’s rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy’s parentage are stirred as Florence’s PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy’s father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script... make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential?? The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series?? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible?? Daily Telegraph

Selina?s close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and ? much to Florence?s rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy?s parentage are stirred as Florence?s PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy?s father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

?The leads? natural chemistry, plus David Quantick?s witty scrip

Selina's close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and - much to Florence's rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy's parentage are stirred as Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy's father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

`The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty scrip

Selina's close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and – much to Florence's rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy's parentage are stirred as Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy's father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

“The leads' natural chemistry, plus David Quantick's witty script - make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential ? The Observer

“It's as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series ? Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I'd almost forgotten it was possible ? Daily Telegraph

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

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When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can't think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence's secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save – or ruin – the day.

Cast:

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can’t think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence’s secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence’s PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save – or ruin – the day.

When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can?t think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence?s secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence?s PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save ? or ruin ? the day.

Mrs Ragnarrok ? Rebecca Front

When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can't think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence's secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save - or ruin - the day.

Mrs Ragnarrok - Rebecca Front

When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can't think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence's secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save – or ruin – the day.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

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Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she's moving out as she's sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again. But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating question...

Cast:

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

Lucy - Lisa McGrillis

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in a new series by David Quantick.

Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she’s moving out as she’s sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again. But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating question...

Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she?s moving out as she?s sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again. But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating questio

~Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she's moving out as she's sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again. But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating question -

Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front

02012023121320231220 (BBC7)Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy about two sisters at war, by David Quantick.

The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.

“Thank you, Mr Quantick – this is nigh on perfect” Radio Times

And now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with Series 2.

Episode one: Mummy Dearest

Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can't take any more - she's going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina's off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal

Lucy – Georgia Tennant

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return in David Quantick's award-winning comedy.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy by Veep writer David Quantick.

“Thank you, Mr Quantick – this is nigh on perfect?? Radio Times

The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers’ Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.

Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can’t take any more - she’s going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina’s off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal

Lucy – Georgia Tennant

02022023122020231227 (BBC7)Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy about two sisters at war, by David Quantick.

The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.

And now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with Series 2.

Episode Two: Libel She Wrote

Florence is sued for libel when a character in one of her books is based on a real person. Selina's diaries are serialised in the Daily Mail. Oh, and Lucy's going to the Moon.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal

Lucy – Georgia Tennant

Producer: Liz Anstee

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return in David Quantick's award-winning comedy.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy by Veep writer David Quantick.

0203Lucy Lassoes The Moon2023122720240103 (BBC7)To Florence's horror, someone has reprinted her first novel. Selina's in EastEnders, as the new landlady of the Vic. And still nobody's interested in Lucy's Moon shot.

The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal

Lucy – Georgia Tennant

Producer: Liz Anstee

To Florence's horror, someone has reprinted her first novel. Selina's in EastEnders.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war by Veep writer David Quantick.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy about two sisters at war, by David Quantick.

And now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with Series 2 -

Episode Three: Lucy Lassoes the Moon

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return in David Quantick's award-winning comedy.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy by Veep writer David Quantick.

0204 LASTThey Shoot Film Stars Don't They?2024010320240110 (BBC7)Florence is asked to go on Strictly Come Dancing. Selina is offered a movie but it's not what it seems. And the truth about Lucy's real mother is revealed.

The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.

Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal

Lucy – Georgia Tennant

Producer: Liz Anstee

Mrs R is off to Denmark and the truth about Lucy's real mother is revealed.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy about two sisters at war, by David Quantick.

Episode Four: They Shoot Film Stars Don't They?

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return in David Quantick's award-winning comedy.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy by Veep writer David Quantick.