Dawn French: live webchat Wednesday 24 October, 1.30-2.30pm

[JaneGMumsnet]

Hi everyone,

We're delighted that Dawn French will be joining us for a webchat about her new novel, Oh Dear Silvia, on Wednesday 24 October from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. You can see Dawn talking about the book in .

Dawn will be launching Oh Dear Silvia, which is published by Michael Joseph, at an exclusive event at The Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, on Friday 26 October, where she will be interviewed by Sue Perkins. Tickets cost £15 and include a signed copy of the book. You can buy tickets here or on 0844 847 1778 and very excitingly, we have a pair of tickets to give away.

Anyone who posts a question on this thread for Dawn (either during the live webchat itself or in advance) will be entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to the event, so do join Dawn for a chat on Wednesday or post a question for her in advance here.

Thanks

MNHQ

[SoleSource]

I just do not agree. Thanks sparkling.,:(

[RunningWithSharpScissors]

Harry Potter - thought my son (14) ws going to wet himself when you just stepped off your broomstick :D

[DawnFrench]

@worldgonecrazy

Hi Dawn

I'd like to ask if you have ever had a "sliding door" moment, and if so where would you be now if you'd taken a different path.

I know we're not supposed to ask two questions but can you say Hi to my mum because she thinks you're fab too, but doesn't do internetty stuff.

I don't do internetty stuff either. A lovely person is doing this for me. So Hi to your Mum.

To be honest, I think my sliding door moment was when I was a teacher and I had the chance to go on tour with the comic strip. I knew I ought to remain a teacher, so I decided to turn down the tour to Australia, but the headmistress at Parliament Hill School for Girls gave me some sage advice, and even though she was short of staff she advised me to go on tour because she said I would always regret it if I didn't.

[Bossybritches22]

I live in a small village referred to by some us as Dibley......

We also have a vacancy for a vicar if you fancy a career change?!!

[Sparklingbrook]

It's ok Sole.

[NetworkGuy]

Interested to see such a great bunch of female comics you like, but apart from Eric Morecambe, are there any current male comics?

OK, we all like different people, but among my favourites would be John Bishop, Lee Mack, Al Murray, and others who've been on Live at the Apollo (unfortunately, an excess of men on there, perhaps! ?)

Perhaps it's my age (50+) :)

[lisaro]

I've given up on the packing (imminent move took time off to pack) for this, and my little ex stray is so excited she's piddled in the bath. That's an honour.

[MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour]

Hi dawn, huge fans of you in this house too

Are you a secret mumsnetter? You seem like you'd fit in ever so well here

What would your nickname be?and would you be ok with our foul mouth tirades and erm naughty Friday chats, or are you far above that sort of thing?

[willyoulistentome]

Where WAS the puddle? Was it near Turville? I go very near there very often. Might have to go and find it.

Is it really you by the way?

[Dollydowser]

Don't tell Dawn about the bum sex threads MayTheOdds, it might put her off!

[DawnFrench]

@Woozley

Dear Dawn

What's it like to snog Richard Armitage?

As full a description as possible please, it's the closest any of us are likely to get.

Thanks xx

I was a bit shocked to find out how young he is. The producer on Vicar of Dibley lied to me in order to get me to agree since I had said my vicar husband should really be someone my age. Anyway, when he turned up all sense left the building and I insisted on lots of rehearsals of the snogging scene. He didn't object. Yes, indeed - very nice.

[Sparklingbrook]

Oh who had to go and mention bumsex threads and lower the tone.

[DawnFrench]

@ClutchingPearls

Hi Dawn, you obviously have a great outlook on life and are a positive role model to many. What one thing/person/memory keeps you so positively minded and stops you reaching for the gin in a crisis?

I guess my Dad who was a massive supporter of both his children and knew instinctively when my confidence was low. He always reminded me that I deserved the best, and deserved to be my best. So that's what I've strived for.

[DawnFrench]

@MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour

Hi dawn, huge fans of you in this house too

Are you a secret mumsnetter? You seem like you'd fit in ever so well here

What would your nickname be?and would you be ok with our foul mouth tirades and erm naughty Friday chats, or are you far above that sort of thing?

I'm sure that if I had a computer I would use it to be a Mumsnetter, but unfortunately I live in the 16th century and only use a chisel and stone to communicate with people. Guess my name might be something like HappyPants or CockWrangler or something like that.

[DawnFrench]

Delighted to hear so many of you referencing the jelly babies from exorcist parody. Your mother sucks jelly babies in hell! Come to think of it, that was my favourite parody.

[Sparklingbrook]

I can't look at a Wagon Wheel without thinking of your comedy partner. They have really shrunk.

[DawnFrench]

@Dollydowser

Hi Dawn, you and I share many things, our first name, our love of chocolate, our enormous norks bra size. But I don't know what your favourite tipple is!
Do you prefer champagne or cocktails? I'm not fussy, I like both

I'm from Cronwall so I like cider, the rougher the better!

[willyoulistentome]

PLEEEASE tell me where you filmed the puddle! I could do with cheering up!

[DawnFrench]

@cocolepew

Hi Dawn, book or kindle?

(Another one who loves your hair)

Book. No question.

[MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour]

Cockwrangler marvellous!

If you ever do decide to join us you would be most welcome indeed and I'm sure you'd love it here as much as we'd love having you

[TanteRose]

I knew it! I loved the fact with French and Saunders, that you could see the wardrobe/make up departments getting gradually more and more extravagant as they obviously gave you more money

[DawnFrench]

@ChaosTrulyReigns

Hullo, Dawn, thank you for coming onto Mumsnet. And welcome.

I hope you've got your favourite biscuit answer sorted.

I'd like to know whether you had any inkling at school that creative writing would be one of your BowStrings when you were a grown up?

Had no inkling at school about writing, in fact, wish I had known much sooner how much I would love it and then perhaps I wouldn't have spent so much time arseing about in the dressing up box with Fatty.

[Firstdayofspring]

Hi Dawn, what car do you drive and have you ever been tempted to take on Jennifer in the top gear challenge? Xx

[NotSoSuperMa]

Oh Dawn French!!
Thank you for another Christmas gift that I can subtly plant in my husband's subconscious
D'you worry about Val and Geraldine and Mo, or do you think they're making good life choices and living happily ever after? Or do you (unlike me, ahem) recognise the line between fact and fiction, and forget all about those lovely ladies?
I served you once in a foody place & told you that you were the highlight of my day...you said that was very sad

[mouldyironingboard]

What is your favourite book? Did it inspire you to become a writer?