Jennifer Saunders: Laughing At The 90s. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley. Image credit: Tiger Aspect Productions.

Jennifer Saunders: Laughing At The 90s

Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders charts a decade of British comedy: the 1990s

Genre:
Factual
Broadcast:
2011  (Channel 4)
Episodes:
1
Starring:
Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, David Baddiel, Paul Whitehouse, Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Ardal O'Hanlon
Writers:
Howard Davidson, Beren Money, Deborah Sargeant
Production:
Tiger Aspect Productions

A two-hour romp through the story of ten years that saw comedy finally arrive centre stage.

The Absolutely Fabulous star recounts the story of a decade during which she became an international star. Comedy became the new rock 'n roll, packing out stadiums once reserved for pop stars. 'Cool Britannia' was born. Frank Skinner and David Baddiel were heroes for the 'New Lads'. Catchphrase comedy ruled the roost thanks to The Fast Show. The Royle Family's gritty realism changed the face of sitcom forever.

Jennifer gets to the heart of the decade in question sharing anecdotes with Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, Vic and Bob, David Baddiel, Paul Whitehouse and her Ab Fab sidekick, Joanna Lumley.

Other comedy stars appearing include Adam and Joe, Ardal O'Hanlon, Reece Shearsmith, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Patrick Marber, and Rebecca Front.