You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Jennifer Jane Saunders (born 6 July 1958) is an English comedian, screenwriter, singer and actress. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Joanna isn’t the only one with some oddball stories this season about their life in the spotlight – with Nick Frost, from Hot Fuzz and Shaun Of The Dead, having a particularly shocking encounter involving a gun. 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Aired in two parts, the parody constantly teased Cher’s upcoming appearance, as the film itself only saw the music legend show up in its final moments. MORE: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Dame Judi Dench and Joanna Lumley ‘sign up’ for series 2 – yasssss! The Kardashian Disease? The First ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ Trailer Has Arrived, It’s been in the works for a while now, but now it’s official: Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are headed to the big screen this summer […]. ‘[They’re] just lying in wait, on their way to possibly Panama, or Argentina, for the polo.’. They go, “Joanna, how are you, my dear? When it’s Jennifer Saunders doing the asking, one imagines there aren’t many people who say no. 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Sounds about right. : Here We Go Again, bringing together an all-star cast in the process. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Jennifer has now revealed strange airport encounters. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events, You can donate to Comic Relief online by clicking, Jennifer Saunders' Cher impression for Mamma Mia spoof is spot-on, on Red Nose Day in a segment alongside Firth himself, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. There’s Something About Movies returns October 21 on Sky One and NOW TV. Ten years after its spoof of Mamma Mia!, Red Nose Day returned to the realm of ABBA musicals to parody last year’s sequel Mamma Mia! ‘I swear to god it happens every time you’re with her,’ Jennifer declared. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. ‘Always [wearing] red cords, a blazer, and a Panama hat. Plus: Hollywood to make a movie out of a comic book! Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? JOANNA Lumley is a much loved actress, known by most for her legendary role as Patsy in hit 90s comedy Absolutely Fabulous. 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Jennifer Saunders has revealed that long-time pal Joanna Lumley has become used to dealing with ‘strange men at airports’ who follow her wherever she goes. The organisation United Against Farm Murders called the protest after the recent murder of young farm manager Brendin Horner by alleged stock thieves. Jennifer Saunders returned as Meryl Streep, who played Donna in the 2009 film, while also delivering a spot-on impression Cher, who played Donna’s own mother. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. She has since gone on to appear in … But with that comes a trip down memory lane, and Michael Sheen – who acts as team leader against Jennifer – revealed there was a certain memory about strange men that left him baffled. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley talk about seeing their iconic 'AbFab' characters portrayed as drag queens for the first time, and give tips on the best way to portray Patsy and Eddy. The Absolutely Fabulous icons have been friends for decades, and Joanna is now returning to the small screen to reunite with Jennifer in a showdown for There’s Something About Movies. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. China will celebrate national day marking the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October, The Glass Mountain Inn burns as the Glass Fire moves through the area in St. Helena, California. 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So, for me, it was a simple decision,” Saunders’s Cher said of her decision to star in the film. Miranda Hart also made an appearance as the film’s director, Ole Parker, having previously been featured on Red Nose Day in a segment alongside Firth himself. The Daily Mirror reports that the film adaptation of the hit BBC […], “Well, I have to do it now because I’ve threatened to a lot.”, “I’ve decided now I really am too old to fall over … my knees are shot.”. Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders reunite for There's Something About Movies. ‘When he took the blindfold off, he didn’t expect to see what he saw!,’ Michael then declared. So he took the prop gun home to practice but not realising that… well I don’t know if I should spoil the story.’. Daily protests calling for the authoritarian president's resignation are now in their second month, Members of 'Omnium Cultural' celebrate the 20th 'Festa per la llibertat' ('Fiesta for the freedom') to mark the Day of Catalonia in Barcelona. While they refused to say what it is, Michael teased: ‘[It was] One of the most extraordinary stories, I think anyone has ever heard.’, Neighbours celebrates Coronation Street's 60th anniversary in touching new video, Joanna Lumley returns to Coronation Street for 60th anniversary, Corrie reveals huge 60th anniversary plans with Geoff ending and Joanna Lumley, Tom Allen let a little more slip, and teased: ‘He wanted to be able to put a gun together, blindfolded. 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