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TV comedy is back – starting with a festive Ab Fab reunion in Amandaland

Christmas episode of the Motherland spin-off is riding a resurgence begun by last year’s Gavin and Stacey finale

The Guardian - UK

The best comedy on TV this Christmas

Here are the best comedy shows to keep you chuckling despite being with your family

Evening Standard

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders reunite in new Christmas Amandaland trailer

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders will reunite on-screen in the upcoming Amandaland Christmas special, as shown in a new trailer.

The Independent UK

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Christmas unwrapped! Your bumper festive TV guide 2025

From Judi Dench’s very naughty tea with Kenneth Branagh to the Peep Show Bake Off special – including Olivia Colman! – here’s your definitive guide to the best holiday viewing. Bring it on

The Guardian - UK

The best festive specials on UK TV this Christmas

The 2025 Great British Bake Off Christmas special will feature a Peep Show reunion with Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, and others, tackling themed challenges. BBC One, Christmas Day, 8:00 pm. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will be the final episode hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. BBC One,…

The Independent UK

How to watch the Amandaland Christmas special 2025 from anywhere - stream online

If you love Amandaland, the festive episode will be unmissable - tune in as Amanda is back, with a whole host of excellent supporting characters behind her

Woman & Home

Joanna Lumley says humans would be seen as a ‘plague’ in history

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Joanna Lumley says that humans have become ‘unbearably vain and destructive’

Dame Joanna Lumley has labelled humans "unbearably vain and destructive", suggesting that if history were written by non-humans, we would be seen as a "plague".

The Independent UK

Ruby Wax reveals Jennifer Saunders' hilariously honest reaction to her facelift

Jennifer didn't hold back when telling Ruby just what she thought of her face after cosmetic surgery

Woman & Home

I’m a Celeb 2025 final live: Viewers react as winner crowned in series finale

Final was between YouTuber Angryginge, actor Shona McGarty and ‘Celebs Go Dating’ host Tom Read Wilson

The Independent UK

I’m A Celebrity star Ruby Wax makes admission as she bonds with fellow campmate over Botox

Wax revealed that comedian Jennifer Saunders once joked about the work she had done on her face

The Independent UK

Ruby Wax and Vogue Williams bond with Botox chat

Friday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity Get Me… Out Of Here! also saw some campmates have to carry out the Dreaded Dunnies’ Bushtucker trial.

Evening Standard

Can’t wait for The Devil Wears Prada 2? Stream 3 of the best Disney+ movies with a passion for fashion while you wait

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is still six months away, so stream these fashion-focused Disney+ movies in the meantime.

TechRadar

Ncuti Gatwa and Jennifer Saunders spill their festive secrets for Burberry

The pair chat Christmas jumpers, re-gifting presents and new year’s resolutions

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Jennifer Saunders' straight-leg trousers are a flattering alternative to skinny jeans - and her quilted jacket brought an on-trend edge

It's easy to forget about this silhouette but it works as a perfect mid-point between smart, fitted styles and comfy wide-leg pieces

Woman & Home

Exclusive: Joanna Lumley reveals the future of Absolutely Fabulous

The actress admits she “never saw” 50% of the episodes she filmed with Jennifer Saunders

Woman & Home

Amandaland is returning for Christmas! Test your knowledge of the Motherland spin-off with our Quiz of the Day

A very exciting Amandaland Christmas special has been confirmed - how well do you know the show and its hilarious characters?

The Independent UK

Amandaland fans hail ‘incredible’ casting as Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite for Christmas special

‘Bring it on’ said one viewer after ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ stars confirmed for first roles together in years

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Jennifer Saunders to play Joanna Lumley’s sister in Amandaland Christmas special

Saunders said she was ‘delighted’ to guest star in the BBC show.

The Independent UK

Joanna Lumley thought Absolutely Fabulous co-star Jennifer Saunders hated her

Actor said that Patsy character now follows her around, as many of her characters ‘drink quite a lot’

Woman & Home

Goodbye camel, hello wine red – Joanna Lumley just confirmed this autumn's palette in a red trench at Burberry show

She was reunited with her Ab Fab co-star Jennifer Saunders at the Burberry show at London Fashion Week

Evening Standard

Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson in new planning row over £250k Dartmoor extension

The celebrity couple have owned the Grade II-listed property in Devon for 30 years

The Independent UK

Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson addresses being cut from Absolutely Fabulous cameo scene

Actor said final edit made him look like a ‘crazy extra’

Evening Standard

Exclusive: Comic Strip Presents…to be screened at Edinburgh Fringe

The legendary TV comedy show The Comic Strip Presents is being celebrated at this year’s Fringe - the driving force behind it, Peter Richardson, tells us all about its groundbreaking and career-making status

The Guardian - UK

‘The best screen Thatcher yet?’: the art (and craft) of playing the former PM

Harriet Walter’s acclaimed portrayal is the latest of many screen versions. So how do you create the Thatcher persona?

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