Ab Fab's French connection

Jennifer Saunders has revealed the forthcoming Absolutely Fabulous movie will be set on the French Riviera.

Speaking to New York magazine, Saunders confirmed plans for a big-screen outing for Ab Fab's ageing miscreants were well under way following the return of the show to UK TV over the festive season. "Yes, I'm definitely going to do it," she said. "I'm aiming to shoot this in a beautiful part of the Riviera. I fancy the south of France in the spring."