The best of British sitcom idiots

Following on from the last post about idiots in sitcoms, and some ensuing twittering, perhaps it's only fair we pay tribute to the best of British sitcom idiots. Lots of candidates, for sure, but here are, for my money, the most dimwitted of nincompoops who should be recognised for outstanding services to idiocy.

15 Fabulous facts about Absolutely Fabulous

Absolutely Fabulous is one of Britain's best-loved comedies, made wonderful by the fabulous characters of Patsy Stone and Eddie Monsoon. Here are some little known facts that all superfans should know.

Absolutely Fabulous: who was the real Patsy Stone?

When Lauretta Sullivan Feldman died in 2010, the few obituaries of her that were published described her as "the widow of Marty Feldman". What many missed is that Sullivan, the Bristol-born daughter of a butcher, was largely responsible for Feldman's success in America and ended her life as one of Los Angeles's most beloved and quietly influential cultural figures.

But did this impossibly glamorous woman also play a part in the creation of Absolutely Fabulous character Patsy Stone?

Joanna Lumley reveals that Patsy is transgender

"It's completely normal that Patsy is transgender."

Dressing like... Absolutely Fabulous

Fashion stylist Bertie Bowen channels the clothes and spirit of a fictional character. This week she's taking on not one, but two outrageous style icons. Are you an Eddy or a Patsy?

Edina and Patsy should not come back

Twenty years after first starting work on its script, Jennifer Saunders has this week promised that the Absolutely Fabulous movie will finally begin filming some time this year.

Absolutely Fabulous movie WILL happen in 2015

Jennifer Saunders, 56, is determined that the film, titled Edina and Patsy, will be made by the end of the year.

Jennifer Saunders wants everyone in Ab Fab film

Jennifer Saunders, the Absolutely Fabulous writer, wants everyone who has ever appeared in the BBC series to have a role in the film version.

7 of Edina Monsoon's best falls

We're mad for Absolutely Fabulous this month. We've featured its best guest stars, Edina and Patsy's best put downs and even Bubble's finest moments, but there's one more countdown that we need in our lives - Edina Monsoon's best falls, be they under the influence of drugs, alcohol or, well, anything else she can lay her Laquoixed hands upon.