British Comedy Guide
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC
Absolutely Fabulous

Absolutely Fabulous

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1992 - 2012
  • 39 episodes (5 series)

Public relations maven Edina and best friend Patsy drive sensible daughter Saffron up the wall with their self-absorbed, substance-abusing escapades. Stars Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield and Jane Horrocks

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Magazine

Patsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.

Further details

Patsy's called into work - yes, work - for the first time in memory. She is in fact the 'Executive Fashion Director' of a magazine. To drum up publicity and sponsors, she's given an important TV assignment. First she has to deal with the comparatively small problem of remembering where her office is.

Patsy's TV spot is put in jeopardy when her models quit just hours before the live broadcast. Saffron and Mummy are enlisted in their place and fall victim to a Patsy make-over.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 10th December 1992
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jennifer Saunders Edina
Joanna Lumley Patsy
Julia Sawalha Saffron
June Whitfield Mother
Guest cast
Kathy Burke Magda (Editor)
Harriet Thorpe Fleur
Helen Lederer Catriona
Eleanor Bron Patsy's Mother
Adrian Edmondson Hamish (Restaurant Critic)
Dawn French Kathy (TV-am Presenter)
Writing team
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Ruby Wax Script Editor
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
Jon Plowman Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Bryan Ellis Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer

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