Overview
- The half-hour episode aired on December 25 at 9:15 p.m. GMT on BBC One and is streaming free on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
- Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders shared their first scripted on-screen reunion since Absolutely Fabulous.
- Initial reviews and social media feedback were positive, with many viewers saying Saunders “stole the show.”
- The story centers on Amanda’s family Christmas at Aunt Joan’s country house, where a found photograph hints at a family secret.
- The BBC confirms season two is filming for 2026, while no U.S. or Canadian broadcaster is set for the special and Australian platform Stan had not listed it at time of reporting.