Jennifer Saunders gives Stephanie Holmes the lowdown on champagne,
Joanna Lumley and trips of a lifetime.
Your new documentary Joanna & Jennifer: Absolutely Champers takes you and Ab Fab co-star Joanna Lumley to the Champagne region of France. What surprised you most during your trip?
I think I was most surprised by how little I knew about the process of producing a bottle of champagne and how much there was to learn.
What tips do you have for anyone planning a visit to the region?
Plan well. Do a bit of research and get to know a bit about the champagne houses you will visit. Taste a lot before you buy and make sure you have a driver.
Where's your favourite place in the world to drink champagne?
My favourite glass every year is the first glass on Christmas morning — when all the prep and the tidying is done and we settle down to open presents we open a really cold bottle and have a glass in front of a roaring fire with all the family.
What's the best thing about travelling with Joanna?
Joanna is the best companion and we really don't spend enough time together any more so this was a great excuse. Basically, we just laugh all the time.