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 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year
As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
Further details
Saffy has plans for New Year's Eve - a quiet night in with Mother, her dad Justin and his boyfriend Oliver. But this homely setup won't do for Patsy and Eddy. They plan to see in the new year in style by attending an underground rave in a car park.
All plans are halted, however, by the arrival of Patsy's long lost sister Jackie. Once a renowned 60s party animal Jackie is now 72. Patsy is horrified to see how she has aged. The rave now scuppered, they all end up celebrating in boring Saffron-style.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 6th April 1995
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Jane Horrocks | Bubble |
| Christopher Malcolm | Justin (Saffy's Father) |
| Christopher Ryan | Marshall (Edina's Ex-husband) |
| Gary Beadle | Oliver (Justin's Boyfriend) |
| Kate O'Mara | Jackie |
| Rebecca Front | Cherysh |
| Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
| Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Jon Plowman | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Harry Banks | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |