This show as not turned down at all. Jennifer Saunders wrote this after she finished "Absolutley Fabulous" in 1996 with the intent of starting a new series but found "Ab Fab" coming through. She ultimately decided that she had more ideas for "Absolutely Fabulous" and went back to writing that. Elements of mirrorball were retained, however - as Saffron became a playwright in series four and the character of Bryce appeared managing Gran and her friend Molly when they started working as extras.
Yita aka Jane Horrocks is a hoot! "Daisy Duck in the usual manner...Skippings, spinnings dancings, and showings." And that Marlene Dietrich send up. She is brilliant.
I liked it when it first came out, and was looking forward to the series, but it just disappeared! How stupid can BBC get for goodness sake. Do you remember 'Let Them Eat Cake', IMHO, that series was hilarious, but a second series was not picked up. Wht the heck!
I think "MIRRORBALL" is fantastic, i loved it, it was very funny and i can see it getting big as Absolutley Fabulous, i will be interested in seeing more. A very big thumbs up from me.xxxxxxxxxxxxx
@pastel08 unfortunately that's not going to happen, it was axed after this pilot! It's a shame they didn't do three episodes like they do nowadays, at least there would've been a mini-series! :-(
@pastel08 - As mentioned by CarlaG, that's highly unlikely as this is about 12 years ago, and was completely dropped by the BBC, I'd love to find out why it was never given a chance; I'm amazed Jen couldn't make them do it, maybe she didn't like it herself?? Good news though, as an Absolutely Fabulous film is in the pipeline, Jen's got to write it yet, but it's something to look forward to ;-)
@chillmax The reason it wasn't picked up was because while writing it Jennifer Saunders was inspired to bring back Absolutely Fabulous, and so she did that instead.
This show was not turned down at all. Jennifer Saunders wrote this after she finished "Absolutley Fabulous" in 1996 with the intent of starting a new series but found "Ab Fab" coming through. She ultimately decided that she had more ideas for "Absolutely Fabulous" and went back to writing that. Elements of mirrorball were retained, however - as Saffron became a playwright in series four and the character of Bryce appeared managing Gran and her friend Molly when they started working as extras.
@chillmax I think she sais that the characters are to similar to Ab Fab or that if she was writing for those people she may as well write the Abfab characters. Pretty sure it was her decision to go back to ABfab.
Wow she can high kick well!!!
"Inhail,exhail. SPARKLE!!!!" I luv janes charicter!
rainbowdash122 2 days ago
Bonnie Langford looks alot better in this
TheTheoldgit 3 weeks ago
Hah!! I forgot just how goddamn funny this show is. I also forgot that Bonnie Langford was in it too..
UnclePhil2k 1 month ago
This show as not turned down at all. Jennifer Saunders wrote this after she finished "Absolutley Fabulous" in 1996 with the intent of starting a new series but found "Ab Fab" coming through. She ultimately decided that she had more ideas for "Absolutely Fabulous" and went back to writing that. Elements of mirrorball were retained, however - as Saffron became a playwright in series four and the character of Bryce appeared managing Gran and her friend Molly when they started working as extras.
Googlybob101 2 months ago 5
Yita aka Jane Horrocks is a hoot! "Daisy Duck in the usual manner...Skippings, spinnings dancings, and showings." And that Marlene Dietrich send up. She is brilliant.
spide429 2 months ago
I liked it when it first came out, and was looking forward to the series, but it just disappeared! How stupid can BBC get for goodness sake. Do you remember 'Let Them Eat Cake', IMHO, that series was hilarious, but a second series was not picked up. Wht the heck!
vf2005 2 months ago
Good lord! Didn't recognise Bonnie Langford!!!!! Lol!
carlag2506 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Speaking of Doctor Who, this is like AB-FAB in a parallel universe. I like it!
themirrorsofmymind 3 months ago
HOLY CRAP! It's Dr. Who's Mel! (Bonnie Langford)
themirrorsofmymind 3 months ago
Oh! That's interesting! Thought it had been axed but just read that it only inspired Jennifer to do more Ab Fab!!!! (perhaps it was as well!)
carlag2506 3 months ago
@carlag2506 Yep, agreed.
stuartshame 3 months ago
I think "MIRRORBALL" is fantastic, i loved it, it was very funny and i can see it getting big as Absolutley Fabulous, i will be interested in seeing more. A very big thumbs up from me.xxxxxxxxxxxxx
pastel08 3 months ago 8
@pastel08 unfortunately that's not going to happen, it was axed after this pilot! It's a shame they didn't do three episodes like they do nowadays, at least there would've been a mini-series! :-(
carlag2506 3 months ago in playlist carlag2506's favourites
@pastel08 - As mentioned by CarlaG, that's highly unlikely as this is about 12 years ago, and was completely dropped by the BBC, I'd love to find out why it was never given a chance; I'm amazed Jen couldn't make them do it, maybe she didn't like it herself?? Good news though, as an Absolutely Fabulous film is in the pipeline, Jen's got to write it yet, but it's something to look forward to ;-)
chillmax 3 months ago 5
@chillmax Well, since the BBC have to pay to show it and everyone involved, it's up to them isn't it? Lol!
carlag2506 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
I think it was never picked up because people couldn't relate it! :-(
carlag2506 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@chillmax The reason it wasn't picked up was because while writing it Jennifer Saunders was inspired to bring back Absolutely Fabulous, and so she did that instead.
waffledude114 2 months ago
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This show was not turned down at all. Jennifer Saunders wrote this after she finished "Absolutley Fabulous" in 1996 with the intent of starting a new series but found "Ab Fab" coming through. She ultimately decided that she had more ideas for "Absolutely Fabulous" and went back to writing that. Elements of mirrorball were retained, however - as Saffron became a playwright in series four and the character of Bryce appeared managing Gran and her friend Molly when they started working as extras.
TheZpinkerton 2 months ago
@chillmax I think she sais that the characters are to similar to Ab Fab or that if she was writing for those people she may as well write the Abfab characters. Pretty sure it was her decision to go back to ABfab.
MrJkhg1 1 month ago
@MrJkhg1 - Good to know, although it makes you wonder why she would have done Mirrorball in the first place if that's how she felt ;-)
chillmax 1 month ago
@pastel08 It is good but far too similar.
stuartshame 3 months ago
lolz, love it!
SibelCatana1 3 months ago
bloody thank you mate !
lukkha1 4 months ago
I loved this! Thanx for posting, thought it better than Ab Fab. :-)
carlag2506 4 months ago
@carlag2506 Omg Better than Ab Fab, really ? Lol
EverlastingxSong 3 months ago
this is so hard to find thanks so much for posting this.
ponkaton1 4 months ago
Wow. Thank you so much for uploading.
stylecounsel1 7 months ago