It’s an Absolutely Fabulous Christmas for comedy fans — Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are officially reuniting on screen for the first time in nearly a decade.

The BBC has confirmed that Amandaland, the Motherland spin-off starring Lucy Punch and Philippa Dunne, will return for a festive special.

Lumley will once again be joined by her longtime comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, delighting fans.

Lumley, who plays the formidable Felicity in the sitcom, first hinted at the news on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’ earlier this month.

Now, the BBC has officially announced that the Christmas special is in production.

Saunders will be stepping into the role of Felicity’s sister, Aunt Joan, who is described as ‘a ball of country-living, enthusiastic upper-class bluster [and] very, very

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