http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/abfab/
Here's the new series official web site....
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Thanks Anna Nicole.
As usual you are right on the case!
As usual you are right on the case!
The DH & THE FISH STICKS is getting too Ab Fab. We have to bring it back here where it belongs.
Welcome Eddy!
By the way...
Has anyone seen the new French & Saunders?
Lord Of The Rings. Dawn French is The hobbit "Dodo" and Jennifer Saunders is The Wizzard (something like Gandolf, I forget). It's hysterical!
Welcome Eddy!
By the way...
Has anyone seen the new French & Saunders?
Lord Of The Rings. Dawn French is The hobbit "Dodo" and Jennifer Saunders is The Wizzard (something like Gandolf, I forget). It's hysterical!
I can truly say if I ever got to spend a day with the Saunders/Lumley and French team, I would dumb with excitement and spend the entire time grinning like an idiot.
So, went to the BBC and viewed the new AbFab episode. here is the review.....
First and most important(wink, wink;})...I'm in it. Our scene was cut to bits and only about 1/4 of it remains (don't blink),but that was to be expected. I still have one line and I give a little attitude! As for the rest...its all about the Strand Bookstore scene if you ask me, so hilarious. there is also a great moment with Woopie Goldberg and the Lure scene is funny too. Debbie looks amazing and the entire episode is drenched with Blondie songs, she even sings the "Wheels on Fire" theme.
I won't tell any of the gags/jokes but all of us fell on the floor with laughter a few times.
it will air on Comedy Central in Feb.
***we also got to see parts of the French and Saunders Christmas special. there is a bit about Madonna that is insanely funny. Chi , I thought of you!!!!they just rip her to shreds!
well til' Feb.....
First and most important(wink, wink;})...I'm in it. Our scene was cut to bits and only about 1/4 of it remains (don't blink),but that was to be expected. I still have one line and I give a little attitude! As for the rest...its all about the Strand Bookstore scene if you ask me, so hilarious. there is also a great moment with Woopie Goldberg and the Lure scene is funny too. Debbie looks amazing and the entire episode is drenched with Blondie songs, she even sings the "Wheels on Fire" theme.
I won't tell any of the gags/jokes but all of us fell on the floor with laughter a few times.
it will air on Comedy Central in Feb.
***we also got to see parts of the French and Saunders Christmas special. there is a bit about Madonna that is insanely funny. Chi , I thought of you!!!!they just rip her to shreds!
well til' Feb.....
Thanks for the review!! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of February!! I may go totally insane before then.
From Free Metro paper
Friday January 3rd 2003
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in a film? Yes, the comedy duo are planning a move to the big screen. They hope to use a whole host of their TV characters in a movie caper.
Great news!! I can't wait for this one!
Friday January 3rd 2003
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in a film? Yes, the comedy duo are planning a move to the big screen. They hope to use a whole host of their TV characters in a movie caper.
Great news!! I can't wait for this one!
stills from our big 3 second debut.
Glamnerd...
Jackie Bigalow...
I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
-but look how sweet Jackie Bigalow looks in the bottom shot (Fishstick on the right). Hard to believe just hours earlier she was probably swingin' in a sling somewhere!
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Jackie Bigalow...
I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
-but look how sweet Jackie Bigalow looks in the bottom shot (Fishstick on the right). Hard to believe just hours earlier she was probably swingin' in a sling somewhere!
[This message was edited by daddy on 01-12-03 at 03:57 PM.]
I love that Rob and Eddy have the exact same expression in the bottom shot. Great minds think alike. Blah blah blah. There. I've been gracious.
Now let's get back to how gorgeous I look.
Now let's get back to how gorgeous I look.
Thanks for the pics!! They are great! You must have had a total blast!! And congrats for your 3 seconeds of AbFab fame!!! 
Wow! it must have been really cool meeting them? what did they ahve to say?
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
>Serge "im serge im your son",eddy "he's a book?"
Haaaaah! so you've seen it. that is by far the best scene (Strand Bookstore) . It's the reason to have the special.
They (Jennifer and Joanna) had a lot to say. Jennifer is totally brillant. It was amazing to see her work, her brain never stops. The greatest thing is how down to earth she is. I can't say enough about her. And what is there to say about Joanna except , "Wow!". I just sat and listened to her talk about her younger "modeling" days. (in full Patsy drag) ...enough said.
Haaaaah! so you've seen it. that is by far the best scene (Strand Bookstore) . It's the reason to have the special.
They (Jennifer and Joanna) had a lot to say. Jennifer is totally brillant. It was amazing to see her work, her brain never stops. The greatest thing is how down to earth she is. I can't say enough about her. And what is there to say about Joanna except , "Wow!". I just sat and listened to her talk about her younger "modeling" days. (in full Patsy drag) ...enough said.
I just finished her autobiography. Now knowing her story a little I can see how important she is in the whole Ab Fab mix.
glamnerd, that's really cool! Um, where did you hear this rumor about episodes? All the AB FAB fans are really wondering since we wish Jen would do more in the future.
Thanks again for posting the great pix and we'll all be looking for ya in the special when it airs here in the US on Comedy Central this February!
Thanks again for posting the great pix and we'll all be looking for ya in the special when it airs here in the US on Comedy Central this February!
leicestershire,market harborough,!!!
I grew up in "oakham"-"rutland"-thats not far from you -although now i'm in new york for last 14 years -it was nice to see someone posting from near my hometown!
kitty
I grew up in "oakham"-"rutland"-thats not far from you -although now i'm in new york for last 14 years -it was nice to see someone posting from near my hometown!
kitty
Oh, Glammy, you make me positively green with a severe case of envy. I'm not one for admiration, much less adoration, but you've hit my weak spot with the Ladies of AB FAB. As I refuse to be star-struck in this E! Entertainment world, know that I am alternately pursing my mouth and sighing each and every time you spill the beans. More, please!
trebla- just a rumor no fact in it. ya know like when it was rumored that Rosanne was producing the American version. but that never happened. keep your fingers crossed though.ya never know.
Betty , trust me I know how you feel. If anyone ever asked me what TV show I would give anything to be on I would have said Absolutely Fabulous in the blink of an eye! now all I need is to have a cameo in a David Lynch movie and I could die happy.
Betty , trust me I know how you feel. If anyone ever asked me what TV show I would give anything to be on I would have said Absolutely Fabulous in the blink of an eye! now all I need is to have a cameo in a David Lynch movie and I could die happy.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by glamnerd:
trebla- just a rumor no fact in it. ya know like when it was rumored that Rosanne was producing the American version. but that never happened. keep your fingers crossed though.ya never know.
Betty , trust me I know how you feel. If anyone ever asked me what TV show I would give anything to be on I would have said Absolutely Fabulous in the blink of an eye! now all I need is to have a cameo in a David Lynch movie and I could die happy.[/QUOTE
It is so cool you got to meet them!!
You told us what joanna had to say (bout the modeling) but what did jennifer have to say? what was she saying? wt was she like?
was she tiny? lol i have heard people say they have met them and joanna was quite tall and jennifer was tiny.
lol
lisa
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
trebla- just a rumor no fact in it. ya know like when it was rumored that Rosanne was producing the American version. but that never happened. keep your fingers crossed though.ya never know.
Betty , trust me I know how you feel. If anyone ever asked me what TV show I would give anything to be on I would have said Absolutely Fabulous in the blink of an eye! now all I need is to have a cameo in a David Lynch movie and I could die happy.[/QUOTE
It is so cool you got to meet them!!
You told us what joanna had to say (bout the modeling) but what did jennifer have to say? what was she saying? wt was she like?
was she tiny? lol i have heard people say they have met them and joanna was quite tall and jennifer was tiny.
lol
lisa
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Lol what did jennifer have to say? you told us what joanna was saying (modelling carrer and all) did you get to talk to them for long? did you see any outtakes? people who have met them before say how nice they are but how tall joanna is and how small jennifer is? is that right? what did jennifer have to say? or was she shy lol as she seems to come across that way?
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Whoops soz lol did not realise the first one had actually posted! did not mean to do 2!
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Also what is jennifer doing/saying to you in the first pic?
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
Oh , my god . So many questions....
well, Jennifer is saying hello to me in the first pict.
yes , Joanna is very tall. she pretty much makes everyone around her look short.
well, Jennifer is saying hello to me in the first pict.
yes , Joanna is very tall. she pretty much makes everyone around her look short.
I have to admit, It was a dream come true for me when You guys picked me up in that limo. It was so "Left! Harvey Nicks"! And I asked Jennifer do her famous Joan Collins imitation... "We are those Lucky Bitches". She just snapped into it in one second. She was Joan Collins. Amazing. And to say she was nice is an understatment. We were Lucky Bitches!
"I want Modern yes, but not what Modern was, Post Modern. And not was Modern is, just sort of new. I want what Modern will be."
Sorry,
Just clearing a blockage.
"I want Modern yes, but not what Modern was, Post Modern. And not was Modern is, just sort of new. I want what Modern will be."
Sorry,
Just clearing a blockage.
Is that quote right ?
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Postmodern is not like it's preceding art eras, think of it in terms of Renaissance. We may well be Postmodern for the next 325 years, and it will be different every month as new media and technology emerge and redefine art and the economy of art as well as in tandom with redefined/ing social "cast/class" levels.
Take a gander at some of the books I shall continue to be tossing Chi Chi's way and I'll get back to the crayons. Absolutely Fascinating! ... Love to see the AB Fab show redone with ... new media ...
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Postmodern is not like it's preceding art eras, think of it in terms of Renaissance. We may well be Postmodern for the next 325 years, and it will be different every month as new media and technology emerge and redefine art and the economy of art as well as in tandom with redefined/ing social "cast/class" levels.
Take a gander at some of the books I shall continue to be tossing Chi Chi's way and I'll get back to the crayons. Absolutely Fascinating! ... Love to see the AB Fab show redone with ... new media ...
Tonya,
Don't you get it? That quote is Post Modern Art! (Don't make me have to come out to Brooklyn and explain it to you 'cause I will!) Read it again. No, first smoke a joint then read it again. It's brilliant sweetie. It's art.
It is fabulous.
Don't you get it? That quote is Post Modern Art! (Don't make me have to come out to Brooklyn and explain it to you 'cause I will!
) Read it again. No, first smoke a joint then read it again. It's brilliant sweetie. It's art. It is fabulous.
A little 
I seem to get that feisty-testosterone driven feeling occasionally. (Probably because the original old man was such a nut, the witty-est one-liners, only came out when he would get rearry bitchy!) perhaps I should tool around the ab fab sites, seems something is beckoning my attention somewhere between the Post Modern art and the Virtual Ab Fab worlds. [[I think packing is getting to me ... to throw it out or not is becoming an uncomprehendable labyrinth of boxes filled to the epitome of trendy American consumerism.]]
I seem to get that feisty-testosterone driven feeling occasionally. (Probably because the original old man was such a nut, the witty-est one-liners, only came out when he would get rearry bitchy!) perhaps I should tool around the ab fab sites, seems something is beckoning my attention somewhere between the Post Modern art and the Virtual Ab Fab worlds. [[I think packing is getting to me ... to throw it out or not is becoming an uncomprehendable labyrinth of boxes filled to the epitome of trendy American consumerism.]]
Perfect weather for a 24 hour AB Fab marathon.
If you happen to be up around 2am Monday morning, you can listen to French and Saunders on BBC7 radio. Should be a good show! It only last for like 30 minutes I think. Here's the link.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/
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Originally posted by kitty:
leicestershire,market harborough,!!!
I grew up in "oakham"-"rutland"-thats not far from you -although now i'm in new york for last 14 years -it was nice to see someone posting from near my hometown!
kitty
How cool!m i have actuallu heard of oakham, i think that is where we had to take my horse when he was ill.
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
quote:
Originally posted by glamnerd:
Oh , my god . So many questions....
well, Jennifer is saying hello to me in the first pict.
yes , Joanna is very tall. she pretty much makes everyone around her look short.
Lol sorry!
So was it planned that you were in the special?
if you don't minde me asking did you get payed for it? are you an actor then? im a commedienne.
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
No he's not an actor! HE JUST GOT LUCKY!!!!!! (and yes, I'm bitter). OK, he's a very talented graphic designer, art director, video artist, well OK, artist in general. I'll give him that. But basically he's just a big Ham! A few years ago at Jackie 60 we cast him as Kurt Cobain in a Jackie's Playhouse production. He surprised the world with his dancing ability and his basic hambone personality. OK, he brought down the house but that's neither here nor there. Until then nobody thought of Rob as a performer. Well, after that his stage career took off. He hooked up with Jackie Bigalow and they became The Fishsticks. The rest is herstory. By the way... did I mention that I was bitter?
Oooh , this sounds so "All About Eve" suddenly!
Jackie Bigalow "falls" down stairs at Star Tartar. Johnny Dynell witness.
Yes, Daddy, please take my place! This is the out I've been waiting for!
My therapist and my agent have been saying for a while now that Deb and Glammy are just dead weight, and I should drop 'em. Well, I'm taking their advice.
Look out, Hollywood! Jackie Bigalow's going solo!
(BTW, can I borrow a dollar?)
My therapist and my agent have been saying for a while now that Deb and Glammy are just dead weight, and I should drop 'em. Well, I'm taking their advice.
Look out, Hollywood! Jackie Bigalow's going solo!
(BTW, can I borrow a dollar?)
BEFORE
take this fight to
DH and the FISHSTICKS
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DH and the FISHSTICKS
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07.01.2003: Abfab to return for 5th series
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A fifth series of Absolutely Fabulous is to be made following the success of the special episode shown over Christmas.
The one-off episode 'Gay', in which Eddy is reunited with her estranged son Serge, received an audience of nine million. According to The Mirror this success has persuaded Jennifer Saunders to pen another six-part series.
"It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
The Mirror also reports June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's long suffering mum, as saying: "Jennifer's decided to write some more episodes of Ab Fab and we're all delighted. It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
Is this Fabulous News or what!!!!!!!!
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A fifth series of Absolutely Fabulous is to be made following the success of the special episode shown over Christmas.
The one-off episode 'Gay', in which Eddy is reunited with her estranged son Serge, received an audience of nine million. According to The Mirror this success has persuaded Jennifer Saunders to pen another six-part series.
"It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
The Mirror also reports June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's long suffering mum, as saying: "Jennifer's decided to write some more episodes of Ab Fab and we're all delighted. It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
Is this Fabulous News or what!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Eddy:
07.01.2003: Abfab to return for 5th series
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A fifth series of Absolutely Fabulous is to be made following the success of the special episode shown over Christmas.
The one-off episode 'Gay', in which Eddy is reunited with her estranged son Serge, received an audience of nine million. According to The Mirror this success has persuaded Jennifer Saunders to pen another six-part series.
"It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
The Mirror also reports June Whitfield, who plays Eddy's long suffering mum, as saying: "Jennifer's decided to write some more episodes of Ab Fab and we're all delighted. It's very exciting. We're due to start filming before the summer."
Is this Fabulous News or what!!!!!!!!
YAY!
Serge "im serge im your son"
eddy "he's a book?"
It is Fabulous news isnt it!! I can't wait!
It's all official now!! WHOO HOO!!!
Sunday People - 2/2/2003
TV'S AB FAB ROLLING BACK
GREAT news, sweetie - comedy Absolutely Fabulous will hit our screens again later this year.
Writer and star Jennifer Saunders has started to pen a fifth series of the smash-hit after the success of the Christmas special.
BBC chiefs have signed a £300,000 deal with Saunders to bring back Eddy and Patsy, played by Joanna Lumley, for a six-part adventure.
There is also an option for a new Christmas special.
A BBC insider said: "The ideas that Jennifer came up with were really fresh. We were keen to get it back.
Sunday People - 2/2/2003
TV'S AB FAB ROLLING BACK
GREAT news, sweetie - comedy Absolutely Fabulous will hit our screens again later this year.
Writer and star Jennifer Saunders has started to pen a fifth series of the smash-hit after the success of the Christmas special.
BBC chiefs have signed a £300,000 deal with Saunders to bring back Eddy and Patsy, played by Joanna Lumley, for a six-part adventure.
There is also an option for a new Christmas special.
A BBC insider said: "The ideas that Jennifer came up with were really fresh. We were keen to get it back.
COMEDY CENTRAL SATURDAY 8 PM | 7 C
Pack the pills and booze, darlings! Patsy joins Eddy as she searches the glamorous streets of New York for her long-lost son Serge.
Pack the pills and booze, darlings! Patsy joins Eddy as she searches the glamorous streets of New York for her long-lost son Serge.
I know where he is.
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Originally posted by glamnerd:
COMEDY CENTRAL SATURDAY 8 PM | 7 C
Pack the pills and booze, darlings! Patsy joins Eddy as she searches the glamorous streets of New York for her long-lost son Serge.
Pills and booze are ready sweetie!!! Can't wait to see you in the show!!!! And my life is good for a while, I have the new series to look forward to!!!
After a slow start, the new episode was off and flying once they actually hit NY. Loved Serge's boyfriend AND the Whoopi gay marriage bit lots - and good to see them in new situations with new jokes.
And it goes without saying that it was thrilling to see Debbie, glammie and Jackie Bigalow, even if it was brief, AND to hear Deb's "Wheels of Fire" as well as the all-Blondie soundtrack..Even "Presence, Dear", my all time favorite!!
And I adored Jennifer actually daring to make a 9/11 joke in the beginning...Especially after sharing that weird-but-magical night with her in October 2001 NY...
Fabulous, sweetie!
And it goes without saying that it was thrilling to see Debbie, glammie and Jackie Bigalow, even if it was brief, AND to hear Deb's "Wheels of Fire" as well as the all-Blondie soundtrack..Even "Presence, Dear", my all time favorite!!
And I adored Jennifer actually daring to make a 9/11 joke in the beginning...Especially after sharing that weird-but-magical night with her in October 2001 NY...
Fabulous, sweetie!
Yeah, The Fishsticks were all great but...
Serge's gay boyfriend was hysterical! I hope they keep him. And Mo Gaffney was fab as always.
Serge's gay boyfriend was hysterical! I hope they keep him. And Mo Gaffney was fab as always.
Yay!
I thought it was Fabulous!!!! I loved every single bit of it!! Can't wait for the new series!!
Serges boyfriend is hilarious. Such a nice guy too! they would be crazy to not have him in the new series. oh and me too.......
Here's a kool message board if any of you are interested. It's on the French and Saunders website, and there are lots of people from all over the world that post there. It's a great way to keep up to speed with whats happening in the fabulous world of AbFab and Jennifer Saunders! Cheers Sweeties!!
http://www.frenchandsaunders.com/forums/ultimatebb.cgi
http://www.frenchandsaunders.com/forums/ultimatebb.cgi
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Originally posted by glamnerd:
http://www.clicknyc.com/img/fishstick_00.jpg http://www.clicknyc.com/img/fishstick_02.jpg
stills from our big 3 second debut.
You looked great on screen sweetie!! You lucky dog you!!!
I would piss my pants if I could get that close to Jennifer!!!quote:
Originally posted by glamnerd:
Serges boyfriend is hilarious. Such a nice guy too! they would be crazy to not have him in the new series. oh and me too.......
I couldn't agree more sweetie!!
Due to begin filming in June!! Wish I was lucky enough to go see it!! I envy those that do!!
The New York Episode was on last night.
Serge's BF is the best new character def! (besides the Fishsticks of course)
He is hysterical!
Serge's BF is the best new character def! (besides the Fishsticks of course)
He is hysterical!
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Will you look at what I'm wearing!
they have been showing that episode on some airline because 2 different people have come up to me and said they freaked out on a flight when they saw me come up on the screen. It must be British Airways or something.
but I agree Daddy BF is the greatest charecter.
" I need pecs!"
but I agree Daddy BF is the greatest charecter.
" I need pecs!"
The new series of AbFab is off and rolling with 2 recordings complete. Epi one (Cleanin) and epi 2 (Clubbin). There are quiet a few surprises in this new series!! I won't tell you what they are! Don't want to spoil it for anybody! This is gonna be one of Jen's best!!! She is still the queen of comedy!!!
I can't wait to see where they go with AbFab after seeing the New York episode. That episode goes WAY up there on my favorites list. I don't think I've laughed that hard in a long time. My favorite parts had to be the ones with Whoopi Goldberg..."crazy ass white people!"
I hope the BF is in the new ones!
His face!!!!!! When Patsy catches fire on the bar at Hogs & Heifer's and Eddy throws a drink to put her out and she explodes.
His face!!!!!! When Patsy catches fire on the bar at Hogs & Heifer's and Eddy throws a drink to put her out and she explodes.
The BF is absolutely hysterical!! "Look at what I'm wearing!!" And I just love the fact that they got married at the end of the episode...I think he'll definitely be back.
I got the inside scoop that they have just finished the last of the new AbFab episoides, and Sir Elton John gets to slap Patsy....thats all I can say....for now.
I am suprised no one has mentioned the new season yet. It is hysterical - they are right back on track again. Funny, sharp and acerbic writing - the thing Ms. Saunders does best. Outlandish celebrity guest stars. I love "Titticaca Two-ways" getting a restraing order from Baby Spice or Patsy "working" in the shop, Jeremy (it's a lifestyle, a concept...
Can't wait to see Saffy's labour and new baby - because mixed-raced babies are the fashion accessories of the season, sweetie! They are the Chanel of babies.
Can't wait to see Saffy's labour and new baby - because mixed-raced babies are the fashion accessories of the season, sweetie! They are the Chanel of babies.