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

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 2 - Book Clubbin'

Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.

Further details

Horrified at the news that Saffron is pregnant and that she will be a grandmother, Edina and Patsy turn their focus to Eddy's new celebrity book club as the baby's father, John, arrives.

When he does, Edina realises what a boon the baby will be: the father is black, which means that she will have the best accessory any celebrity can have - a mixed race baby!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th October 2003
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 2:25am Gold
Sunday 8th January 2012 1:40am Gold
Monday 2nd April 2012 10:50pm Gold
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 2:15am Gold
Tuesday 1st May 2012 2:30am Gold
Monday 14th May 2012 12:05am Gold
Monday 14th May 2012 2:15am Gold
Friday 12th July 2013 11:20pm Gold
Saturday 13th July 2013 2:30am Gold
Wednesday 9th July 2014 1:00am Gold
Wednesday 4th February 2015 11:00pm Gold
Thursday 5th February 2015 2:30am Gold
Wednesday 23rd March 2016 1:10am Gold
Tuesday 24th May 2016 1:30am Gold
Saturday 11th June 2016 9:30pm Gold
Tuesday 28th February 2017 10:40pm W
Friday 28th April 2017 10:20pm Gold
Tuesday 5th December 2017 10:00pm W
Wednesday 6th December 2017 1:20am W
Wednesday 10th January 2018 11:00pm Gold
Thursday 11th January 2018 9:20pm Gold
Friday 15th June 2018 11:40pm W
Monday 9th July 2018 3:30am Gold
Tuesday 10th July 2018 1:55am Gold
Sunday 6th March 2022 10:00pm Gold
Monday 7th March 2022 3:05am Gold
Thursday 19th May 2022 9:40pm Gold
Friday 20th May 2022 1:50am Gold
Sunday 3rd July 2022 1:15am Gold
Tuesday 17th January 2023 11:40pm Gold
Sunday 5th March 2023 10:40pm Gold
Monday 6th March 2023 3:00am Gold
Wednesday 17th May 2023 12:40am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Jennifer Saunders Edina
Joanna Lumley Patsy
Julia Sawalha Saffron
June Whitfield Mother
Jane Horrocks Bubble
Guest cast
Janette Tough (as Janette Krankie) Midwife
Kristin Scott Thomas (as Kristin Scott-Thomas) Plum
Felix Dexter John
Mariella Frostrup Self
Writing team
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Sue Perkins Writer (Additional Material)
Ruby Wax Script Editor
Production team
Dewi Humphreys (as Dewi Humphries) Director
Jo Sargent Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer

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