Spice Girls icon Emma Bunton and comedian Ruby Wax are among the stars joining the reunion special of Absolutely Fabulous. The stars will join icons Jennifer Saunders and Dame Joanna Lumley in the special reflecting on the legacy of the popular series. The sitcom was created and written by Jennifer, who plays the leading character Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon.
Joanna plays alcoholic pal Patsy Stone. Other cast members include Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks. The group will be in the special, with Rev star Tom Hollander, actress Meera Syal, Saltburn director Emerald Fennell and director Richard Curtis speaking on the show.
Jennifer, 66, explained of the reunion: "I loved making Ab Fab but I can’t remember a great deal, so much of this retrospective is a revelation to me. Thank you, Gold for this kind and helpful programme.” Dame Joanna, 78, 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.” They will also pay tribute to Dame June Whitfield, who passed away aged 93 in 2018.
Archived items from the show will also be shared with viewers, including incredible outfits, glam looks, and original scripts. Dame Joanna previously discussed whether the sitcom could make a comeback to our screens. While appearing on Loose Women , she was asked about the possible return.
She replied: "Well god, I wish they'd tell me! I don't think it will be, I don't think Jennife.