Series 4, Episode 4 - Donkey
Following on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?
Further details
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Katy Grin (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC
On a girls night out with Katy, Fleur and Katriona, Patsy and Eddy discuss how all relationships have a strong, attractive 'racehorse' and a submissive, less attractive 'donkey' who makes them look good by comparison.
Feeling like the 'donkey' in her relationship with Patsy, Edina embarks on her most strenuous and committed attempt to lose weight ever. The road is not easy and she is guided by God who protects her from the temptations of the Devil. Edina's resolve is bolstered when she finds that her efforts are paying off.
Meanwhile, Patsy experiments with her own new-look, pulling back her fringe. Unfortunately her initial effort is unsuccessful. Edina's resolve too, is broken when she does not get the desired attention fast enough.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st September 2001
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
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Wednesday 14th December 2011 |
11:45pm |
Gold |
Thursday 15th December 2011 |
2:20am |
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Monday 12th March 2012 |
11:50pm |
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Tuesday 13th March 2012 |
1:35am |
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Sunday 25th March 2012 |
11:40pm |
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Monday 26th March 2012 |
1:40am |
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Friday 5th July 2013 |
11:20pm |
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Saturday 6th July 2013 |
2:20am |
Gold |
Tuesday 8th April 2014 |
12:30am |
Gold |
Tuesday 8th April 2014 |
2:10am |
Gold |
Thursday 29th May 2014 |
10:20pm |
Gold |
Friday 30th May 2014 |
1:30am |
Gold |
Wednesday 29th October 2014 |
11:20pm |
Gold |
Thursday 30th October 2014 |
2:25am |
Gold |
Thursday 2nd July 2015 |
11:40pm |
Gold |
Friday 3rd July 2015 |
3:30am |
Gold |
Thursday 10th March 2016 |
11:20pm |
Gold |
Friday 11th March 2016 |
2:55am |
Gold |
Tuesday 21st February 2017 |
10:40pm |
W |
Saturday 14th October 2017 |
10:20pm |
Gold |
Wednesday 29th November 2017 |
11:20pm |
W |
Thursday 15th March 2018 |
9:20pm |
Gold |
Tuesday 12th June 2018 |
11:40pm |
W |
Wednesday 13th June 2018 |
11:00pm |
W |
Wednesday 11th July 2018 |
11:55pm |
Gold |
Sunday 13th February 2022 |
1:00am |
Gold |
Sunday 13th February 2022 |
11:00pm |
Gold |
Saturday 18th June 2022 |
11:50pm |
Gold |
Saturday 14th January 2023 |
12:55am |
Gold |
Friday 3rd February 2023 |
12:40am |
Gold |
Saturday 13th May 2023 |
12:15am |
Gold |
Saturday 13th May 2023 |
2:50am |
Gold |
Saturday 13th May 2023 |
11:30pm |
Gold |
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