Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite for a 2025 Amandaland Christmas special, their first scripted collaboration since 2016.

Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are reuniting for a Christmas special of the BBC comedy Amandaland, marking their first scripted on-screen collaboration since the 2016 Absolutely Fabulous film. Saunders will play Aunt Joan, Lumley’s character Felicity’s sister, bringing her signature energy to the festive episode. The special, set to air in 2025, precedes the show’s second series, scheduled for 2026. Amandaland, a spin-off of Motherland, has drawn strong viewership, averaging 5.7 million per episode, and has been praised for its humor and cast chemistry.