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 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'
Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.
Further details
Saffron is returning home after a long stint of aid work and Spice Girl Emma Bunton, a school chum of Saffy's and one of Edina's clients, is appalled by the state of the house after Edina and Patsy's non-stop party. She dragoons Edina, Patsy, Mother and Bubble into cleaning duties. Saffron arrives home with some life-changing news...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th October 2003
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Jane Horrocks | Bubble |
| Harriet Thorpe | Fleur |
| Helen Lederer | Catriona |
| Jane Horrocks | Katy Grin |
| Llewella Gideon | Tanning Beautician |
| Emma Bunton | Self |
| Jane Horrocks | Radio DJ (Voice) |
| Fern Britton | Self |
| Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
| Sue Perkins | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
| Dewi Humphreys (as Dewi Humphries) | Director |
| Jo Sargent | Producer |
| Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Barry Osment | Editor |
| Harry Banks | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |