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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC
Absolutely Fabulous

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

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Jennifer Saunders hopes for 2015 Ab Fab film release

Jennifer Saunders has revealed that she hopes to see the Absolutely Fabulous film in cinemas by late 2015.

Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 26th May 2014

Jennifer Saunders: Ab Fab the movie is happening

Saunders jokes that the film has to happen after Dawn French bet her £100,000 that it wouldn't.

Emma Daly, Radio Times, 4th January 2014

Jennifer Saunders: Back to black, sweetie darling

No look was too loud, no colour too bright, for Edina Monsoon, but the woman behind the fictional fashionista prefers demure.

Anna Tyzack, The Telegraph, 21st December 2013

Jennifer Saunders close to penning Ab Fab movie

Absolutely Fabulous creator Jennifer Saunders has revealed that she is close to writing the movie of the comedy television series.

Alice Newbold, The Telegraph, 17th December 2013

Jennifer Saunders on Ab Fab movie

After much speculation, Jennifer Saunders revealed there will be an Ab Fab movie - as soon as she can make herself sit down and put pen to paper.

STV, 10th December 2013

Joanna Lumley: Ab Fab movie will be 'fabulous'

Joanna Lumley has confirmed that Absolutely Fabulous creator Jennifer Saunders has an idea for a movie version of the cult classic.

Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 30th November 2013

Jennifer Saunders reconsiders Ab Fab film

Jennifer Saunders says she hopes to get the long-discussed Absolutely Fabulous film off the ground next year.

BBC News, 9th October 2013

Jennifer Saunders criticises BBC management

Jennifer Saunders has branded the BBC a 'place for idiots'. She also said that an Ab Fab movie will 'never happen'.

British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2013

Absolutely Fabulous and Royle Family may return

Hit 1990s sitcoms Absolutely Fabulous and The Royle Family may return for more specials, whilst Jennifer Saunders] is developing a new BBC comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 9th July 2013

Joanna Lumley: 'I'm obviously up for an Ab Fab musical'

Joanna Lumley has revealed that she is interested in future Absolutely Fabulous projects.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 24th January 2013

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