Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen? Series

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?

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Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are warring sisters in David Quantick's sparkling comedy

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.

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Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?: Series 1: 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind

4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind

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Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in.

When Florence 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.

“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

Written by David Quantick
Florence - Dawn French
Selina - Jennifer Saunders
Mrs Ragnarrok – Rebecca Front
Lucy - Lisa McGrillis
All the men - Alistair McGowan

Producer: Liz Anstee, a CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?: Series 1

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

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