Lumley promise 'forced' Saunders to revive Ab Fab

Jennifer Saunders only made more 'Absolutely Fabulous' episodes because Joanna Lumley told everyone she would.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2011 - 16:25

Jennifer Saunders only made more 'Absolutely Fabulous' episodes because Joanna Lumley told everyone she would.

The actress - who plays Edina in the BBC One sitcom - admits she was not planning on making more shows in the series but had to change her mind after co-star Joanna told an interviewer she would be.

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