Joanna Lumley David McCallum. Conceived as ITV's answer to "Doctor Who", Lumley played a mysterious elemental being ("Sapphire") who, with her collaborator, "Steel", dealt with breaches in the fabric of time. In 1986, television producer Sydney Newman suggested Lumley for the role of the Doctor but his idea was dismissed. Over a decade later Lumley's career was boosted by her portrayal of the louche, selfish and frequently drunk fashion director Patsy Stone, companion to Jennifer Saunders' Edina Monsoon in the BBC comedy television series "Absolutely Fabulous" (1992–1996, 2001–2004, 2011–2012). "" was released in 2016. In 1994 and 1995 Lumley starred alongside Nadine
The Fabulous Picture Show programming. She created two programs for the network: "48", focusing on travel and culture, and "The Fabulous Picture Show". "FPS" launched in November 2006 alongside Al Jazeera English. The Fabulous Picture Show The Fabulous Picture Show is a television series on Al Jazeera English dedicated to international films. It is presented by Al Jazeera entertainment editor Amanda Palmer. The show features reports and interviews with filmmakers and actors, with a focus on independent and international cinema. It also covers international film festivals around the world. "FPS" is presented from Everyman Cinema in London, where the featured guest has a dialogue