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Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers

Two of the country's best-loved comedians, Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, take a trip to France to find out how to put the bubbles into bubbly.

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders are two of the country's best-loved comedy icons. In Absolutely Fabulous, their alter egos Eddie and Patsy loved nothing more than cracking open a bottle of champagne. Now, Joanna and Jennifer are reuniting on-screen to take a trip to the Champagne region of France to find out exactly how to put the bubbles into bubbly.

They immerse themselves in all things fizz, joining the grape pickers during their annual two-week harvest, adventuring down the miles of underground cellars and even tasting a tipple or two. During their journey they take a trip down memory lane, sharing special stories of filming Ab Fab and reminiscing about their friendship. Packed with funny moments and favourite Ab Fab clips, this special is best served with something chilled.

1 hour

Last on

Christmas Day 202200:15
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Christian Lea

    Zugzwang - Hoerprobe

Credits

PresenterJoanna Lumley
PresenterJennifer Saunders
Executive ProducerRachel Arnold
Executive ProducerJon Green
ProducerWill Yapp

Broadcasts

  • Thu 21 Dec 201721:00
    BBC Two
  • Boxing Day 201723:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 28 Dec 201702:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 7 Jul 201822:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 11 Jan 202021:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 28 Dec 202122:35
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Christmas Day 202200:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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