Review of Absolutely Fabulous: A Life

"Ab Fab Moments" may also be known in other regions of the world as "Absolutely Fabulous: A Life." This special was created after it was announced there would be no more episodes of "Absolutely Fabulous" produced. It is composed of original material, and highlights of every episode from series one through three. The original material is set in the charity shop Mrs. M. works in, and features Edina and her mother. Edina is in the shop making a documentary on her life. A topic is brought up from Edina's life, and relating scenes from previous "Absolutely Fabulous" episodes are shown. Edina and her mother don't get along very well as the documentary is being produced. Mrs. M. and the film crew leave the shop while Edina is in the bathroom. Edina comes out to find she's now locked in the miserable charity shop. The film crew left the camera behind, and Edina talks to it as a documentation of her fate. Finally, Edina hits a fire alarm in desperate attempt to be freed from the shop. The highlights of the first three series feature all the major characters, and some guest stars. The ending of the program features the song, "Absolutely Fabulous," by The Pet Shop Boys. A visual collage of the music video and the show's bloopers and outtakes can be seen. There are times when the humor in the original material feels a bit forced, and laughs aren't always guaranteed when Edina is arguing with someone. However, as a whole this special makes a good "best of" for the first three series of the show.