Who was the real-life inspiration for Jennifer Saunders 's neurotic PR exec Edina Monsoon ? And why did
Joanna Lumley consider turning down the part of past-it party girl Patsy? These and other pressing questions are answered in a look back at the origins of the irreverent sitcom, with outrageous out-takes and gossip from behind the scenes. Producer Samantha Peters ; Executive producer Caroline Wright Birth of the monsters: page 13