Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 'it's official Sweetie Darlings!'

Pop the bolly Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) are making Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

It's absolutely happening darlings - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley have started filming Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

The comedy duo return as boozy best friends Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone in a film based on the hit 90s TV show.

"It's official Sweetie Darlings! Eddy and Patsy are back in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Crack open the Bolly and like the page for all the latest news. In cinemas 2016 #AbFabMovie," Saunders posted on Facebook.

In the film Eddie and Patsy flee to the French Riviera after being blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party.

The pair look glamorous in the film's first promotional photo as they drink bubbly on board a luxury yacht in the south of France.

"I am thrilled and excited to finally start filming. We are all taking our medication and hoping for the best," Saunders added.

The movie boasts an all-star cast including Kate Moss, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Kim Kardashian West and Dawn French.

Original cast member Julia Sawalha will also return to play Eddie's daughter Saffron.

- AP