Absolutely Fabulous
- TV sitcom
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 1992 - 2012
- 39 episodes (5 series)
Public relations maven Edina and best friend Patsy drive sensible daughter Saffron up the wall with their self-absorbed, substance-abusing escapades. Stars Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield and Jane Horrocks
- 2011 Christmas Specials repeated tomorrow at 10:55pm on U&Gold
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The return of Ab Fab was always a bit of a worry; the first three series were excellent, but in the post-Heat landscape, their satirising of celebrity just didn't have the same bite. Thankfully this is a return to form. Fame moves so quickly even Eddie can't keep up - "there's a new disease called Kardashians" - and as a result the comedy here is more straightforward, focused and funnier. Look out for a brief guest appearance from The Killing's Sofie Grabol.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 19th December 2011Ab Fab's Julia Sawalha is happy to be back
Absolutely Fabulous is returning for a short series to celebrate the programme's 20th anniversary.
Bryony Gordon, The Telegraph, 14th December 2011June Whitfield interview
As Ab Fab returns to our screens for a 20th anniversary special, June Whitfield talks about her six decades of work with the biggest names in the business.
Christopher Stevens, The Observer, 11th December 2011Joanna Lumley interview
Bond girl, fashion icon, renowned stage actor, Gurkha champion: Joanna Lumley has had a wonderful career. But it is her portrayal of Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous that is stamped on the nation's consciousness. She talks about the new episodes of the show.
Stuart Jeffries, The Observer, 11th December 2011Downton Abbey vs Ab Fab in Christmas Day ratings war
ITV has set out to win the Christmas Day ratings war with a festive serving of Downton Abbey.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st December 2011Kate Moss fury at Jennifer Saunders' gag
Jennifer Saunders joked "Kate Moss is an old model." It's the fashion equivalent of telling a child Santa doesn't exist.
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 1st December 2011Stella McCartney to star in Absolutely Fabulous
Fashion designer Stella McCartney is just one of the names to star in the revived TV comedy, along with Kelly Holmes and Emma Bunton.
Olivia Bergin, The Telegraph, 30th November 2011Absolutely Fabulous - first look at the cast for Xmas
Here's a sneak peek, sweeties, at Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and co ahead of the seasonal specials.
Radio Times, 22nd November 2011OK, Sweetie, I admit it - I've learnt to love Ab Fab
As Jennifer Saunders prepares to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary with a selection of Christmas specials - and possibly a film - I am reminded of that period of my life. And do you know what? I could not be more excited.
Lynne Franks, The Telegraph, 22nd November 2011Jennifer Saunders to write an Absolutely Fabulous film
Jennifer Saunders plans to pen an Absolutely Fabulous film next year, it has been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2011