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
Suzy Aitchison has been praised for her performances. Previously, her body of television work has largely consisted of guest-starring roles on television programmes. Aitchison has also narrated several audiobooks for the BBC. Suzy Aitchison Susan "Suzy" Jane Aitchison (born 4 June 1960 in Marylebone, London) is an English television actress and the daughter of actress June Whitfield. She is best known for her role as Susie on "Jam & Jerusalem". She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Degree in Drama & Theatre Arts. After working extensively in theatre Whitfield put her in touch with Jennifer Saunders after the two worked