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
June Whitfield June Whitfield Dame June Rosemary Whitfield, (born 11 November 1925) is an English actress. Her first big break was a lead role in the radio comedy "Take It From Here" from 1953. Television soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. In 1966, Whitfield played the leading role in the television sitcom "Beggar My Neighbour" which ran for three series. She was also in four "Carry On" films: "Nurse", "Abroad", "Girls" and "Columbus". In 1968, June Whitfield and Terry Scott began their long television partnership, which peaked with roles as husband and wife in "Happy Ever After"