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 2, Episode 6 - Birth
When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.
Further details
Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen when she falls asleep with a lit cigarette. Everyone is forced to retire to the living room. Saffy is pleased when Eddy and Patsy decide to have a night out as it means she can ask her boyfriend round.
Unfortunately Mother absent-mindedly locks them in. Eddy, Patsy and Saffy are forced to suffer each other's company, but surprisingly become introspective about their lives and relationships.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 10th March 1994
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Christopher Malcolm | Justin (Saffy's Father) |
| Eleanor Bron | Patsy's Mother |
| Wolf Christian | Fireman |
| Jane Galloway | 1950s Nurse |
| Mari Mackenzie | Dancer |
| Mia Soteriou | Guitar Player |
| Suzy Aitchison | 1970s Nurse |
| Philip Franks | Poet |
| Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
| Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Jon Plowman | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Bryan Ellis | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |
| Christine Castle | Production Designer |