'AbFab' returns Stateside with special offers

"AbFab" is BackBack. Oft-elevated BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" will go back to stateside tellies via LGBT-focused cabler Logo design, that will synergy with BBC America to co-producer three new special offers, tentatively set to premiere concurrently on Logo design and BBCA after their U.K. premiere dates. The very first two special offers will probably air around Christmastime on BBC proper, with U.S. dates to follow along with in Jan. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, as will the relaxation from the original cast from the show. Jon Plowman will return as professional producer. "We fully plan to party like it's 1991," stated Saunders inside a release. Logo design acquired the privileges to broadcast reruns from the program's previous five seasons captured. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com