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'Ab Fab' special to air in January

Creator and star of "Absolutely Fabulous" Jennifer Saunders poses for photographers on the red carpet before the gala screening of "Shrek 2" at the Palais des Festivals May 15, 2004 during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Saunders voices the character of the good fairy in the animated feature which is one of the films in official competition here at the Festival. (UPI Photo/Christine Chew)
Creator and star of "Absolutely Fabulous" Jennifer Saunders poses for photographers on the red carpet before the gala screening of "Shrek 2" at the Palais des Festivals May 15, 2004 during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Saunders voices the character of the good fairy in the animated feature which is one of the films in official competition here at the Festival. (UPI Photo/Christine Chew) | License Photo

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- "The Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary Special" is to air next month on BBC America and Logo, TVGuide.com reported Tuesday.

The revival of the outrageous British sitcom will premiere Jan. 8.

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Fan-favorite characters Edina Monsoon, played by Jennifer Saunders; Patsy Stone, played by Joanna Lumley; and Bubble, played by Jane Horrocks, all appear in the program, TVGuide.com said.

The show initially ran for three seasons between 1992 and 1995. A two-part television movie called "The Last Shout" aired in 1996 and was followed by two more seasons from 2001 to 2003, and three additional specials in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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