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
Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
June Whitfield | Mother |
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) |
Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
Bob Spiers | Director |
Jon Plowman | Producer |
Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
Bryan Ellis | Production Designer |
Simon Brint | Composer |