Dawn French is a writer and performer who is considered by many polls to be one of the UK’s greatest living comedians and most popular actors. Her most recent book, Because of You, became an instant best seller.

Often described as warm, insightful, caring, and always hilarious; all of these qualities are reflected in Dawn’s works from her books and audiobooks, decades of experience on television, to her extensive experience with radio.

Dawn has starred in hit comedies such as The Vicar of Dibley and French and Saunders making her a household name for comedy fans around the world. French and Saunders was created with her comedy partner and best friend Jennifer Saunders. Whether it is hosting a TV show in Australia or her countless guest appearances on a huge number of shows, Dawn remains a mainstay on TV screens to this day.

Her award highlights include BAFTA and Writers’ Guild wins, a British Comedy Award, and the 2011 Glamour Award for Writer. Her popularity has been so enduring that it should have been no surprise when the rights for her 2008 autobiography Dear Fatty were won by Penguin for an astounding £1.5 million advance.

Dawn has also narrated a number of books (as well as narrating all of her own books), narration for children’s books, and has performed in a number of audio specials, including a three hour special with her equally funny and successful comedy partner Jennifer Saunders, called French & Saunders: Titting About.