Somewhat of a babbler, indeed, did people begin to think him; for he was apt to discourse at wearisome length of marvels of mechanism that he had read about in books, but which he had learned to consider as
absolutely fabulous. Among them he enumerated the Man of Brass, constructed by Albertus Magnus, and the Brazen Head of Friar Bacon; and, coming down to later times, the automata of a little coach and horses, which it was pretended had been manufactured for the Dauphin of France; together with an insect that buzzed about the ear like a living fly, and yet was but a contrivance of minute steel springs.
If anything, they make the broth look
absolutely fabulous.
Joanna, 72, who played
Absolutely Fabulous fashion editor Patsy Stone, said she quickly talked Saunders out of killing off the much-loved characters.
The pair played mother and daughter in
Absolutely Fabulous for five series of the hit sitcom, as well as in the 2016 film.
The beloved actress was best known in modern times for her role in
Absolutely Fabulous, playing Edina Monsoon's mother.
Tributes immediately flooded in for the beloved star - whose vast array of credits included the Carry On films, Terry and June and
Absolutely Fabulous.
Summary: Actress rose to fame with her comic roles in '
Absolutely Fabulous' and 'Terry and June'
"
Absolutely Fabulous" and "Terry and June," has died.
She was a regular fixture on TV and radio, starring in Carry On films as well as sitcoms Terry and June and
Absolutely Fabulous alongside Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders.
Take it from Here Terry and June
Absolutely Fabulous over seven decade.
This beautiful sunshine means only one thing, it's time to get down to the
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival at Croxteth Country Hall
ABSOLUTELY Fabulous star June Whitfield has spoken of her pride in being made a dame.