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7.7 / 10(14 votes)IMDb12First Aired: 19991 Season

Let Them Eat Cake

Series Overview

Let Them Eat Cake is a British sitcom starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders set in France, 1782, just seven years before the French Revolution. It is one of the few programmes in which French and Saunders have appeared which they did not create themselves.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1999 – 1999

Premiered: Thu, Sep 9, 1999

Created By
Christine GernonChristine Gernon

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Oct 14, 1999

Season 1, Episode 6: “The Royal Command Performance”

Marie Antoinette intends to prove her love for her husband by having sex with him in public - twice. Columbine intends to use the event as the venue for a final showdown with Madame de Plonge, but she has been invited to the matinee session.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christine Gernon

Producers

Jon Plowman

Department Leadership Roster

Jon Plowman

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Let Them Eat Cake.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Them Eat Cake

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What is Let Them Eat Cake about?

Let Them Eat Cake is a British sitcom starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders set in France, 1782, just seven years before the French Revolution. It is one of the few programmes in which French and Saunders have appeared which they did not create themselves.

How many seasons does Let Them Eat Cake have?

Let Them Eat Cake comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Let Them Eat Cake?

Key cast members in Let Them Eat Cake include Elizabeth Berrington, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Lucy Punch, Alison Steadman.

Who created or directed Let Them Eat Cake?

Let Them Eat Cake was developed and directed by Christine Gernon.