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The Amandaland Christmas special is set to be a grand Absolutely Fabulous reunion, with Jennifer Saunders joining the cast as Joanna Lumley's character's sister.

The Mirror revealed in January the popular comedy, which stars Lucy Punch in the lead role, would have its own festive episode this year.

BBC chiefs announced yesterday that Saunders will portray Aunt Joan, the lively, country-dwelling, upper-class sibling of Lumley's character Felicity.

Joan is said to be "very different" from Felicity, and Saunders expressed her excitement, saying: "I am delighted to be joining the fabulous Amandaland gang for a Christmas special.

"Playing Joanna's on-screen sister is guaranteed to be a laugh, who doesn't love a family reunion SoHa style."

This special episode marks the first

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