French & Saunders

I guess that's it; I've been to see my favourite comedy duo perform, probably, for the final time.

Last August I reported that Dawn French & Jennifer Saunders were retiring from their 'French & Saunders' career; deciding it is time to work on other projects, bother together and apart.

I went to their farewell tour on Friday night in Birmingham. I was slightly sceptical, as the critics have given mixed reviews over the show. But, with the exception of a brief dip in the second half, I loved every minute of it. It was a complete mix of old classic sketches, together with brand new material. Many of their characters made an appearance:

• The two old 'extras' ladies;
• The two girls at the bus stop talking about sex;
• The dodgy farmers;
• The two horny old men;
• Absolutely Fabulous;
• The Vicar of Dibley;
• Catherine Zeta Douglas Spartacus Jones;
• Madonna.

I'm sad they're ending their sketch show work together; I sincerely hope that, one day, they may decide to do something with their sketch show again. They've given me many many laughs as I've grown up, and I will always be greatful for it. I'm super excited that there is now a complete boxset of all six series of French & Saunders.

For many years, they've tried to get Madonna on the show, but have never suceeded. Hence, she's been the source of many sketches. So, I leave you with this: Jennifer Saunders final Madonna tribute: