Absolutely Fabulous
British TV sitcom
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| October 2024 | Documentary 'Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out' broadcast on Gold, featuring original cast members Saunders, Lumley, Sawalha, and Horrocks. |
| April 2021 | The entire Absolutely Fabulous series was added to Amazon Prime streaming service in the United States, making all episodes available to Prime members. |
| November 2020 | Joanna Lumley commented on the potential for another Ab Fab revival, indicating it would depend entirely on Jennifer Saunders' willingness to write new stories. |
| 2018 | Inducted into the Online Film & Television Association TV Hall of Fame |
| 2018 | Jennifer Saunders left open the possibility of writing a new Ab Fab project, suggesting it would need to be age-appropriate for the characters. |
| December 2018 | June Whitfield passed away, which Joanna Lumley cited as a factor making an Ab Fab revival less likely. |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie theatrically released; Jennifer Saunders announces she will not create more Ab Fab content. |
| November 29 2016 | Jennifer Saunders definitively announced the end of Absolutely Fabulous, stating she would not create any more series, specials, or film sequels, and wanted to focus on new projects and family. |
| August 7 2016 | Nine Network's sister channel 9Gem continued airing 'Absolutely Fabulous' to promote the upcoming film adaptation of the show. |
| August 6 2016 | The series was broadcast on Nine Network's sister channel 9Gem in Australia to promote the upcoming film adaptation of 'Absolutely Fabulous'. |
| July 22 2016 | Theatrical release of the film in the United States by Fox Searchlight Pictures. |
| July 1 2016 | Theatrical release of the film in the United Kingdom by 20th Century Fox. |
| June 29 2016 | The film premiered in London, introducing the movie to the public and industry professionals. |
| June 29 2016 | The Absolutely Fabulous movie premiered in London. |
| June 10 2016 | Kylie Minogue released a cover version of 'This Wheel's on Fire' for the soundtrack of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, ahead of the film's July release. |
| October 12 2015 | Principal photography for 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' began in London, marking the start of film production. |
| October 12 2015 | Principal photography for the Absolutely Fabulous movie began in the south of France. |
| April 2014 | Saunders confirmed on BBC Breakfast that she was writing the film, with an anticipated release in 2015. |
| January 4 2014 | On The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders officially confirmed the Ab Fab movie would be made, motivated by Joanna Lumley's repeated announcements and a bet with Dawn French. |
| 2013 | Nominated for Most Popular Situation Comedy at the National Television Awards during its 20th Anniversary |
| November 5 2013 | Release of Complete series collection in Region 1 |
| November 5 2013 | Complete DVD collection release in Region 1 |
| April 2013 | Saunders expressed doubts about the film during an appearance on Alan Carr Chatty Man show, feeling the cast was 'too old' and was hesitant to commit to the project. |
| 2012 | Final year of the Absolutely Fabulous TV sitcom |
| 2012 | Charity sketch performed for Sport Relief; 20th Anniversary episodes completed. |
| September 11 2012 | Release of 'Ab Fab at 20' DVD in Region 1, marking the 20th Anniversary of the show |
| September 11 2012 | Release of '20th Anniversary Special' DVD in Region 1 |
| July 23 2012 | Third and final 20th Anniversary special aired, coinciding with the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, featuring a cameo by Stella McCartney. |
| March 2012 | Saunders confirmed she was actively working on the Absolutely Fabulous film script. |
| January 1 2012 | Second 20th Anniversary special aired. |
| 2011 | Final three episodes of the series were produced, later added to 'Season 5' on streaming platforms. |
| 2011 | Three new episodes released as 'Absolutely Fabulous: 20th Anniversary'. |
| December 25 2011 | First 20th Anniversary special 'Identity' aired, marking the show's return. |
| November 2011 | Saunders announced she had begun working on a film version of the series. |
| November 15 2010 | The 'White Box' special was released in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Absolutely Everything' box set. |
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