Connections Absolutely Fabulous by DJ Forrest

Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)

Written by French and Saunders and Sue Perkins, in 1992, Ab Fab told the story of Edina Monsoon and her best mate Patsy Stone, who spend most of their time high as a kite, and completely selfish.

It was a laugh out loud series written by the funniest comedic pair in the 80s. This Connections was put together as a tribute to June Whitfield who sadly passed away on the 28th December 2018, age 93 in London, UK.

Cast 

June Whitfield played Edina's Mother for 36 episodes from 1992-2012. Played Minnie Hooper for Doctor Who two parter The End of Time 1 & 2 in 2009/2010. 

Naoko Mori played Sarah for 12 episodes from 1992-2011. Played Toshiko Sato for Torchwood series 1 & 2 for 26 episodes from 2006-2008. Played Doctor Sato for Doctor Who episode Aliens of London in 2005.

Christopher Ryan played Marshall for 11 episodes from 1992-2012. Played General Staal/Commander Stark for Doctor Who episodes The Pandorica Opens in 2010 and The Poison Sky and The Sontaran Stratagem in 2008. Played Kiv for 4 episodes of Doctor Who story The Trial of a Time Lord in 1986.

Eleanor Bron played Patsy's Mother for 3 episodes from 1992-2003. Played Kara and an Art Gallery Visitor for 3 episodes of Doctor Who from 1979 - 1985. As well as playing Ileana de Santos in Big Finish Who audio story Loups-Garoux.

Gary Beadle played Oliver for 3 episodes from 1992-1996. Played Paul Langer for two parter SJA episode The Mark of the Berserker in 2008.

Kate O'Mara played Jackie Stone for 2 episodes from 1995-2003. Played The Rani in Doctor Who : Dimensions in Time TV Short in 1993. Played The Rani for 6 episodes of Doctor Who from 1985 - 1987.

Celia Imrie played Claudia Bing for 2 episodes from 1995-2001. Played Miss Kizlet in Doctor Who episode The Bells of Saint John in 2013.

James Dreyfus played Christopher for 2 episodes from 1995-1996. Played Harrison for two parter SJA episode The Man Who Never Was in 2011. Plus voices audio characters for Big Finish.

Ian Gelder played David for 1 episode in 1995. Played Mr Dekker for the full five episodes of Torchwood: Children of Earth series in 2009. Quite recently was the voice of the Remnants in Doctor Who episode The Ghost Monument in 2018.

Charlotte Palmer played a Zoo Keeper for 1 episode in 2003. Was the voice of Doctor Cane in Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time episode Planet of Blood in 2002.

Rebecca Front played Cherysh for 1 episode in 1995. Played Walsh in Doctor Who episode The Zygon Invasion in 2015.

Katy Wix played Annabelle for 1 episode in 2011. Played Rhiannon Davies (Ianto's sister) in Torchwood series 3 Children of Earth for 5 episodes in 2009.

Orla Brady played Nurse Mary for 1 episode in 1994. Played Tasha Lem in Doctor Who episode The Time of the Doctor in 2013.

Meera Syal played Suzy for 1 episode in 1994. Played Nasreen Chaudhry for two episodes of Doctor Who in 2010.

Alan Talbot played Carlo for 1 episode in 1996. Played a Miner, Tom, Ceremony Observer and an Extra, all uncredited for 4 episodes of Doctor Who from 1982 - 1985.

Richard E. Grant played Dream Justin for 1 episode in 1994. Played Dr. Simeon and The Great Intelligence for 3 episodes of Doctor Who from 2012 - 2013. In 2003, played The Doctor in Scream of the Shalka for 6 episodes.

Kirsty Wark appeared as Herself for 1 episode in 2012. Appeared as Herself for Doctor Who episode The Poison Sky in 2008.

Daniela Denby-Ashe played Saffy's Daughter Victoria for 1 episode in 1995. Played Mary in Torchwood episode Greeks Bearing Gifts in 2006.

Lindsay Duncan played Jeanne Durand for 1 episode in 2012. Played Adelaide Brooke for Doctor Who episode The Waters of Mars in 2009.

Greg Bennett played Music Industry Executive for 1 episode in 2003. Was guest, Sycorax Warrior, UNIT Warrior and Van Statten Guard, all of which were uncredited for Doctor Who from 2005 - 2007.

Makeup Department

Deanne Turner was makeup designer for 1 episode in 1992. Was make up for 6 episodes of Doctor Who in 1974.

Sound Department

Laurie Taylor was sound / sound supervisor for 20 episodes from 1994-2001. Was studio sound for 4 episodes of Doctor Who story Castrovalva in 1982.

Scott Talbott was sound for 6 episodes in 1992. Was sound for 45 episodes of Doctor Who from 1983 - 1989.

John Taylor was sound recordist for 6 episodes in 1994. Was boom operator for 1 episode of Doctor Who in 1983.

Bryan Showell was sound recordist for 1 episode in 1992. Was film sound for 2 episodes of Doctor Who in 1984 and film recordist for 1 episode in 1980.

Dave Thompson was sound for 1 episode in 1994. Was grams operator for 1 episode of Doctor Who in 1968.

John Mooney was sound (uncredited) for 14 episodes from 1992-2003. Was sound for 13 episodes of Doctor Who from 1988 - 1989.

Special Effects

Steve Bowman was special effects for 1 episode in 2012. Was visual effects designer for 4 episodes of Doctor Who from 1988 - 1989, visual effects designer for 4 episodes in 1982, and visual effects assistant for 4 episodes from 1974 - 1979.

Visual Effects

Andy McVean was visual effects designer for 3 episodes from 1992-2002. Was visual effects designer for 6 episodes of Doctor Who in 1987.

Steve Lucas was visual effects designer for 2 episodes in 1994. Was visual effects assistant for 3 episodes of Doctor Who in 1979 and effects assistant for 1 episode in 1981.

Camera and Electrical Department

Duncan Brown was lighting technician for 2 episodes in 1994. Was studio lighting for 11 episodes of Doctor Who from 1975 - 1980 and lighting for 7 episodes from 1977 - 1980.

Warwick Drucker was grip for 2 episodes in 2012. Was additional grip for 3 episodes of Torchwood in 2006 and additional grip for 2 episodes of Doctor Who in 2005.

Kevin Rowley was location camera for 1 episode in 1992. Was film cameraman for 6 episodes of Doctor Who from 1979 - 1983.

Miscellaneous crew

Katie Collins was production secretary / script supervisor for 4 episodes from 1994-2002. Was part of the production team for Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide in 2013.

Michael Langley-Evans was resource coordinator for 1 episode in 1992. Was technical coordinator for 4 episodes of Doctor Who story The Greatest Show in the Galaxy parts 1 - 4 in 1988/89.