Jennifer Saunders: Laughing At The 90s

The ever-brilliant Jennifer Saunders hosts this two-hour dedication to the comedy of the 90s, offering a broad overview of its sitcoms, stand-ups and all that's in between. The stars of The League of Gentlemen, The Royle Family, The Fast Show and, naturally, Absolutely Fabulous all pop up to talk a decade of funny, with Reeves and Mortimer, Adam and Joe and Ardal O'Hanlon also on anecdote duty.

Jennifer Saunders presents the story of how comedy became "cool" in the 1990s, with the advent of fast-moving TV sketch and satire shows such as The Fast Show and The Day Today, and innovative sitcoms including The Royle Family, Father Ted and Saunders's own Absolutely Fabulous.

Apparently it's 20 years since Absolutely Fabulous burst on to our TVs. How can that be when it only feels like five minutes?

But at least it's an excuse for Jennifer Saunders to chat to her chums about the decade when comedy became the new rock 'n' roll and the alternative became the norm.

Reminiscing with her comedy partner Dawn French and hubby Ade Edmondson, the show gets off to an awkward start. Interviewer isn't a role that suits Jennifer and like the decade itself, this two-hour special only gets going at the midway point.

Clips of The League Of Gentlemen, The Royle Family and The Fast Show make a great case for a 90s revival.

And when Jen catches up with Joanna Lumley, there are hints that another series of Ab Fab might be on the cards.