Absolutely Fabulous devotion to our show, so we're really thrilled to say that it's coming back for three new shows to celebrate our 20th anniversary. All of the originals who are back together again are still truly absolutely fabulous and the new adventures of Edina, Patsy, Saffy, Bubble and Mother, plus a few surprising guests, will be a real treat for viewers." Saunders announced in November 2011 that she had begun work on a film version of the series. Many celebrities, mainly British or American, appeared in the series, most of them as themselves. They include: "Absolutely Fabulous" first aired on 12
Absolutely Fabulous (series 5) also appears in the sketch as a production staffer. Following the fifth series and the 2004 Christmas Special, no further series were produced. However, in 2011, Jennifer Saunders wrote for three upcoming specials which were broadcast to commemorate "Absolutely Fabulous"' 20th Anniversary. The "20th Anniversary Specials", "Identity", "Job" and "Olympics", were broadcast in late 2011 and early to mid 2012. Absolutely Fabulous (series 5) The fifth series of the British sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" premiered on BBC One on 17 October 2003. The series consists of eight episodes, which concluded on 24 December 2003, with a Christmas episode which was included