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
- 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
Streaming rank this week: 563
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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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23rd September 2011 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Friday 23rd September 2011 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Monday 5th December 2011 | 11:55pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th December 2011 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 31st December 2011 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 1st January 2012 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 13th January 2013 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 19th March 2013 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th March 2013 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th June 2013 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 27th June 2013 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 7th September 2013 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 21st October 2013 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 26th December 2013 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 14th July 2014 | 9:35pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 15th July 2014 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Saturday 28th March 2015 | 10:25pm | Gold |
| Thursday 21st May 2015 | 11:35pm | Gold |
| Friday 22nd May 2015 | 2:55am | Gold |
| Thursday 31st December 2015 | 11:55pm | Gold |
| Friday 15th January 2016 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Friday 11th March 2016 | 1:10am | Gold |
| Thursday 30th June 2016 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 6th July 2016 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Thursday 26th January 2017 | 10:40pm | W |
| Thursday 16th November 2017 | 10:00pm | W |
| Tuesday 21st November 2017 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Wednesday 22nd November 2017 | 12:00am | Gold |
| Monday 1st January 2018 | 12:45am | Gold |
| Saturday 2nd January 2021 | 9:30pm | BBC1 |
| Friday 26th March 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 27th March 2021 | 12:15am | Gold |
| Thursday 22nd April 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 23rd April 2021 | 1:10am | Gold |
| Sunday 4th July 2021 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 1st January 2022 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 2nd December 2022 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 3rd December 2022 | 3:20am | Gold |
| Friday 16th December 2022 | 11:10pm | Gold |
| Saturday 17th December 2022 | 3:25am | Gold |
| Sunday 31st December 2023 | 10:20pm | BBC4 |
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 |