First look at brand new Absolutely Fabulous special with string of celebrity cameos as stars reunite after 12 years
JOANNA LUMLEY and Jennifer Saunders will take an Ab Fab stroll down memory lane with a string of all-star guests later this year.
The duo will appear with comedians Ruby Wax and Meera Syal, screenwriter Richard Curtis and actors Tom Hollander and Emerald Fennell for the special, Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out.
They will share reflections, behind-the-scenes stories and secrets and pay tribute to much-missed cast member Dame June Whitfield.
Jennifer joked of the show, which will air October 17 at 9pm on Gold: “I loved making Ab Fab, but I can’t remember much, so this retrospective is a revelation to me.”
Joanna agreed: “It was a fabulous wander down memory lane by actresses who only have the faintest grip on reality. Really thrilling, and I hope vastly entertaining.”
In June, The Sun reported that Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out would take viewers on a trip down memory lane, looking into the behind-the-scenes secrets of how the show was made.
The hosts were set to meet with costume designers and famous fans while sharing unheard anecdotes, behind-the-scenes secrets and personal reflections.
Jennifer and Joanna also had a look at the original scripts, and never-before-seen footage, as well as their first ever episode.
The show was also set to pay tribute to the late star June Whitfield, who played Jennifer’s on-screen mother.
Dame June was hailed as a national treasure after her death last December aged 93.
For Jennifer and Joanna, it’s all a welcome reminder of the success of the show.
Joanna added: “It was a fabulous wander down memory lane by actresses who only have the faintest grip on reality.”