IT'S been more than 30 years since Absolutely Fabulous first hit screens on the BBC. But now, Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are getting the cast back together for a deep-dive into the much-loved comedy series in a new documentary . The duo, who are the creators and stars of the series, will be joined by fellow cast members Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks for the special look-back.
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out takes viewers on a trip down memory lane, looking into the behind-the-scenes secrets of how the show was made. The hosts will meet with costume designers and famous fans while sharing unheard anecdotes, behind-the-scenes secrets and personal reflections. Jennifer and Joanna will also have a look at the original scripts, and never-before-seen footage, as well as their first ever episode.
And it will pay tribute to the late star June Whitfield , who played Jennifer’s on-screen mother. For Jennifer and Joanna , it's a welcome reminder of the success of the show. Jennifer said: “I loved making Ab Fab, but I can’t remember a great deal, so much of this retrospective is a revelation to me.
” Joanna added: “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. “I loved every second.
" Show commissioner Kirsty Hanson celebrated: “ Absolutely Fabulous captured the imagination of a whole generation of viewers and helped break the mould for female-led comedy TV for.
