Dawn French chats about Roald & Beatrix and Death On The Nile

Rob is joined by Dawn French for a Very-Merry-Holly-Jolly Christmas Special Episode of BRYDON &!
The Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse co-stars chat fondly about being able to hug each other on set for the first time since lockdown, their experiences working with Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dawn’s new book, Because of You.
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BIO
Dawn French is a writer, comedian, actress and presenter. She is best known for starring in and writing the BBC comedy sketch shows, French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, and co-creating Absolutely Fabulous with best friend, Jennifer Saunders.
Rob Brydon is best known for his work on The Trip, Gavin & Stacey and presenting the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?
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[@rickie1331]

Rob, if you read this, I met you at Kensington Palace dinner party for The Prince's Trust last year. I was one of the young ambassadors waiting to be greeted to Prince Charles, you approached me and was super friendly and helped cool my nerves, we were chatting and the conversation got cut. Meeting you in that way meant so much to and I really wanted to get a photo with you but couldn't find you again. I just want to thank you for introducing yourself to me and listening to my story, meant the world!

[@angelkotilainen]

Dawn is incredible, every word she utters is perfection. Loved this! ♥

[@joannehetherington3907]

Love how she talks about Jennifer ❤

[@sallyburley8672]

Mad panic here in the middle of the podcast as apparently my MacBook was on very low battery; checked it - it was plugged in, and 100% charged. Not my MacBook. Thanks Rob! 🙄😅

[@AppByDesign]

So great. Can you imagine these 2 doing a podcast? Amazing chemistry

[@kimcleminson8200]

Just discovered these interviews just wonderful !

[@neiltibbs648]

I don’t think rob could disappoint anyone top entertainer and comedian

[@robertjamesuk]

Could listen to these two talk forever! 😍

[@uptake2]

There’s something wonderful about, Rob’s abilities through the use of Zoom that really gets under the skin of the of the interviewee. Zoom, I believe has a part to play in this, as people are at home and are ever so slightly disarmed. Very enjoyable

[@Nursiie]

These 2 should def do a podcast series together, love them both!!!! ❤

[@bethanyhudson9127]

Best interview I have ever seen. Rob, you have made a best friend for life.

[@BernadetteNason28]

So much fun, Rob Brydon! Thank you for sharing Dawn French with us, and capping off a truly crappy year with such a fabulous interview! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

[@razzle1964]

Watching it back again, knowing what Dawn says about ‘I wondered where you’d gone’ makes it even funnier.

[@tanyaodendaal9921]

My favourite episode so far.

[@dorinda4891]

Very enjoyable chat :) Roald and Beatrix is lovely so do have a watch, folks!

[@Jazzcodes]

The 'man in a box' is comedic genius. Period! Thanks Rob for another funny and highly entertaining podcast!

[@ISO-guys]

Another great interview/talk.

[@manavsridharan3811]

Cheers Rob. Can't wait for the WILTY Christmas special!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Fantastic insights and sharing of the wonderful beings that the two of you are.

[@KeepingTheIronThroneWarm]

American here. French and Saunders became legends to me when I saw their spoof of Ingmar Bergman's films. A professor screened that episode of F&H for a TV theory class, and I was that *sshole in the room howling with laughter at all the jokes. What a brilliant body of work those two made. Can't wait to see them in the new Christie adaptation. As for Rob, he's pretty good too.

[@deborahpalmer1021]

Just lovely - both of them !

[@nuttyfroot]

How joyful!

[@merlinsclaw]

Lovely interview with a lovely woman by a lovely man. Happy Christmas!

[@vanessaisom8620]

Thank you so much Rob for inviting Dawn to join you on your podcast. I love her, she is so funny. I have just finished watching the box set of The Vicar of Dibley for about the tenth time! I felt the need, in these crazy times, to watch something that made me laugh, but had that warm sort of feeling as well, and T V of D filled that need. Merry Christmas Rob.!

[@yorkiebilger7805]

Did you bend a knee and do a black power salute as well you sad Commie buffoon?

[@ShortMan_123]

I love this- two very talented and funny and seemingly lovely people

[@michaelhope8899]

Utter brilliance! Thank you from self-isolation

[@philn1957]

Rob, your interviews just get better and better, Merry Christmas

[@nixtax3526]

Just Brilliant !

[@whitters1980]

Wonderful interview

[@Billcornfield]

She handed me my degree at graduation and we shared a quick quip. This lady has genuine class

[@yorkiebilger7805]

Do you now deface the Cenotaph with all the other knee bending, Black power saluting traitors to Britain?

[@philroberts7238]

@@yorkiebilger7805 Bilge is the right word to describe your comment. (From here on in, people, I see that the weaponised anti-woke brigade has been sicced onto this site. They are certainly good at taking something generous, kind-hearted and entertaining and making it sour and mean-spirited. They represent the very worst of British opinion and hopefully they will forever remain the embittered minority.)

[@apple369]

Dawn French on Christmas Eve? Hurrah! You're the best Santa, Rob. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[@marcdee4427]

Saw you in the best of men recently Rob , and I must say it was a very powerful thing to watch. You were really good in it . You 3 guys in would I lie to you, ok as well 😊

[@britturk123]

Dawn French British Legend.

[@olivergoodwin6640]

Hope that you and your family have a really lovely Christmas Rob. These are an absolute joy. Look forward to plenty more in 2021, whatever the world may look like! Time for a Podcast?!? Something to download and take with me? Will presumably allow more variety and depth over a 45 min/hour. Happy Christmas and have a lovely New Year!

[@The3broslife]

I just love Dawn French she is so talented.She has always got that really lovely smile.That goes for you to Rob.Merry Christmas 🎄 and aHappy New Year.I will be watching Gavin and Stacey Christmas Specials. Take Care.🥰🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😷🦃☃️❄️

[@monkeytron5061]

Ah man. I love Dawn French.

[@itz.parkersvlogs.x6677]

Love ya rob bryan!! All of my family loves watching you in gavin and Stacey! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BoninBrighton]

Superb…. best one so far. 💋

[@taz454]

Not only is she talented and beautiful, I just wanna be Dawn's mate!

[@TheTurquoiseAlien]

Brydon is so handsome, my God.

[@Studeb]

Rob, is that you?

[@TheTurquoiseAlien]

@@Studeb maybe ;)

[@leeroy265]

@@Studeb LOL

[@brib713]

Thanks for this! Merry Christmas!

[@dj-kq4fz]

Thanks! Happy Christmas all!

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Merry Christmas Rob, really enjoyed the channel through the year and look forward to many more videos to come in 2021.

[@kimhewer1479]

I always view films with a thought about what french and saunders would do with it and who they would play in it 😂😂

[@russellbray4594]

Rob Bryson: national treasure.

[@yorkiebilger7805]

So much so you can't even spell the pock faced commie twats name.

[@pauldunn108]

@@yorkiebilger7805 Big fan?

[@thomasherrin6798]

​@@pauldunn108 No a medium oscillator!?!

[@LoremIpsum1970]

👍 what a great show. I didn't know you knew Kenneth Branagh...

[@nasevakurttu]

They talked here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJiahaBtgN2Darc

[@lauriesthamann]

Greeting Rob, your family and cohorts- a ho ho flamin’ ho and Merry Christmas from Canada! Every year at this time i watch the Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials. It’s a highlight of the season it is. Thank you for countless hours of joy. Mwah.

[@jane9875]

ah I want to see this film

[@butterflymoon6368]

I thought this was recent. How have only just discovered these?

[@RobBrydon]

Where have you been! You have so much to catch up on! 😊 x - Alex, Channel Manager

[@1969Kismet]

Thank you, Mr Brydon, for such a lovely interview! I've loved every episode of this series and hope there are many more to come. My favourite so far: this very episode! Don't tell her but I have a soft spot for Mrs French and if she ever needs a hug, I'm just here, more than willing and able.

[@subberfischer]

Did anyone else question their device when "Low Battery" popped up even though you've just fully charged it?

[@dieseldes1301]

That low battery made me get up and check my connection GRRRRR!!

[@pm0neypenny]

Brilliant

[@bcoolfool1014]

DAWN FRENCH! DAWN FRENCH! What? Can't wait for this.... Love Dawn Xx

[@tradingcardboss]

I thought it was something on my screen 😂 then I realise it’s a hook on Dawns wall

[@angeladawn805]

I'm still drying my tears after the *hug* bit. If I'd had minimal human contact for months, I couldn't imagine two lovelier people to hug than Rob or Dawn x xxxx

[@sambeauJonez]

I was scrambling for my charger there, until I realised it was Rob's Mac, not mine

[@lisajohnson1119]

I love that you’ve interviewed so many Welsh entertainers! I’m really hoping you might be able to snag Catherine Zeta-Jones next season?!?

[@KathysFlog]

😍😍

[@annala2956]

Yet again, as someone in the U.S., where shall I watch "Roald & Beatrix"?

[@ElGordo1959]

Who else at 17:16 minute mark checked their laptop power was connected :)

[@AcanthaRayneOakMoon]

I'm very curious what used to be on the picture hook behind Dawn to the left.

[@pseudonayme7717]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it was a picture😁

[@trevorfeelgood]

Rob, do you know Steve Coogan ?

[@euescreengemsnc1526]

Rob, have you ever thought of doing a reading for a book on tape... I for one would love to listen to a book that you read. Though I am just a wanker from the States, I think you have a soothing voice.

[@OfflineSetup]

I’m the sort of person (idiot) that would have asked Dawn to sign the unauthorised biography.

[@eun-solkim7080]

I always thought Rob Brydon was a much less grumpy Hugh Grant

[@kurtlee3198]

lenny henry's a front line worker now? well was a year ago? bet he was real glad getting a part in rings of power then

[@diggmore1362]

She looks like that vicar from Dudley. That’s it the vicar of dudley

[@wendymortimer6862]

Vicar of Dibley

[@Paldasan]

Ahh she is a national treasure, and I'm not even British

[@stefkukla8533]

Re Death on the Nile: I can imagine Dawn and Jennifer as the two naughty kids on a class outing. That's what I'm imagining on the set. Am I wrong?

[@nuttyfroot]

I was imagining their old sketches, when they were extras on set. Hilarious 😂

[@boing615]

"I've been in Kenneth Brannagh's Cinderella" sounds like a terrible euphemism....

[@mrjonesy2112]

Death on The Nile or Death on Line ?

[@christinedavies4895]

I missed the credits at the end but am sure Alison Steadman was in this was she not? And who played young Roald?!!

[@johnnyroadcrew3841]

Elvis has left the door hanger .. .. ..Yeah we liked that one .. .... "proper leftie" .. .. .. lol

[@MusicInWideScreenCOM]

Is that a drawing of Babe Ruth on the wall?

[@neiltibbs648]

Hi rob I just subscribed now you got to pay me 🤑 👌👌👌👌👌 love the work please more, I worked with a Welsh man called Taf he was the best joke teller, well apart from you mate. Got some good jokes on 🐑👍

[@Missjoannatodd]

Can you please have Reginald D Hunter on?

[@oliverdavis2422]

20:00

[@AlexAlex-vn2dz]

Am I the only one who now thinks Dawn French might be difficult sometimes ?😂 like her very much though. Think Rob is such a genuine man.

[@philtanner2083]

So British jumper...

[@leeroy265]

What is the best thing Lenny Henry has been in?? . . . . DAWN FRENCH

[@sonyonker]

Dawn has a smear of some kind of food on her screen.

[@markbeswick5540]

I have appreciated much of Dawn's acting....not so her book.

[@cliffedward]

Bet that's a wig!No! Not you Rob,Dawn!

[@cumboward]

Can we have a short room tour please Rob? There's too much dangling fruit behind you that needs context

[@catman127]

Surprised the BLM didn’t get a mention in the new show

[@jackoscar11]

20minutes!!!! too short rob are you insane?????

[@silversteel6312]

Dawn is a lovely woman and a very accomplished comedian, actor and writer but that hard fringe needs to go. A beautiful face should be set free and shouldn’t be kept in such confinement.

[@mccorrisken]

What a strange comment. Everyone should be able to feel comfortable and safe to express their own style without meaningless criticism.

[@jamesnunn7181]

‘Actress’?! How dare you. Cancel! Cancel! ADMIN!! 😫

[@its_me_dave]

I just clicked on this to give it a thumbs down 👍

[@eilidh771]

At no point in her career could Ms French be described as funny.

[@francisbrown5469]

Its sad that Dawn would declare her self a "Lefty" being a writer , comedian , director and an actor to be with one of extreme thinking .... I always thought Dawn was an observer with out the judgement mentality ... I guess thats what happens when you spend along time in the care of the BBC ...

[@wendymortimer6862]

Just because you consider yourself a ‘lefty’ it doesn’t mean you are an extreme lefty. That is such an American point of view. Lots of lefties are centrist.

[@Vaultboy101]

I'd prefer less racist guests in the future.

[@iunderw2]

I used to love Dawn till she started her BLM crusade. what BS

[@nikirk101]

french black lives matter reallly?

[@shymike]

Are u saying they don't?!

[@johnhetherington8830]

what a blabbermouth

[@shymike]

Maybe the Rob Brydon channel interviewing other famous people isn't for you if you don't know or like him. Just a thought.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

@Bxkid7 has a youtube channel and rewatching Vicar of Dibley, great fun. ❤