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
Starring Julia Starring Julia "Starring Julia" or in Arabic "Min Boutoulet Julia" is a short film (duration of 14 minutes) written and directed by Elie Fahed. The short film tells the story of Julia, a 70 years old woman, who one day decides to pursue her lifetime dream of being an actress. ""I made this film because I believe in dreams"" The short film premiered at Beirut International Film Festival in 2012 where it got the Orbit Special Jury Prize, and traveled the world after it, taking part in Baghdad International Film Festival, Menar Film Festival in Bulgaria, Mizna's 8th Twin Cities