We're so excited to see the iconic BBC character back on our screens
Dawn French has returned as Geraldine Granger in for the first time in five years - and gave us a sneak peek of what to expect in the one-off episode for BBC's on Thursday. In the hilarious clip, which aired on Geraldine jokes about holding a town council meeting via video chat. Watch...
WATCH: Dawn French returns as Geraldine Granger
The comedienne recently confirmed that her iconic character could return for a one-off episode on Twitter. Posting a snap of herself in a habit with a cross necklace, she wrote: "Hmmm. Somethin’ interestin’ this way comes…," later adding: " ’m back in the dog collar, back in the vicarage, and back on your telly as part of The Big Night In. Be there, or go to hell. Literally. I have some sway." Dawn's former husband Lenny Henry will host the show alongside Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Matt Baker and Davina McCall. The one-off show will also welcome back with David Walliams and Matt Lucas performing a brand new sketch.
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