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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion
Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?
Further details
Neurotic PR bigwig Edina Monsoon faces a heavy day. Eddy is frantically preparing for her debut fashion show and trying to prove to her daughter, Saffron, that she can function without booze.
Best friend Patsy, fashion editor of a glossy mag and content for alcohol to remain a substitute to food, isn't helping. Yasmin Le Bon just dropped out. Perhaps a little wine will help...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th November 1992
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd July 2011 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 18th August 2011 | 10:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 19th August 2011 | 1:20am | Gold |
| Monday 9th January 2012 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 10th January 2012 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 18th March 2012 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Saturday 1st September 2012 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 2nd September 2012 | 1:45am | Gold |
| Thursday 10th January 2013 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 11th January 2013 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Monday 3rd June 2013 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 2nd September 2013 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 3rd September 2013 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 25th March 2014 | 12:30am | Gold |
| Tuesday 25th March 2014 | 2:10am | Gold |
| Saturday 21st June 2014 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd June 2014 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Monday 23rd June 2014 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 24th June 2014 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 14th February 2015 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 15th February 2015 | 3:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 9th April 2015 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 10th April 2015 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Monday 13th June 2016 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 14th June 2016 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Monday 16th January 2017 | 10:40pm | W |
| Thursday 23rd February 2017 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 1st April 2017 | 9:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 2nd November 2017 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 2nd November 2017 | 11:15pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 19th June 2018 | 11:25pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th June 2018 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Monday 24th June 2019 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 25th June 2019 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 20th July 2019 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 21st July 2019 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 28th August 2019 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Wednesday 28th August 2019 | 3:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 8th March 2020 | 10:15pm | Gold |
| Monday 9th March 2020 | 3:05am | Gold |
| Monday 8th March 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 1st April 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 2nd April 2021 | 1:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 29th April 2021 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Friday 30th April 2021 | 12:55am | Gold |
| Tuesday 1st June 2021 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 2nd June 2021 | 12:40am | Gold |
| Sunday 11th July 2021 | 12:05am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Jane Horrocks | Bubble |
| Nickolas Grace | Jonny |
| Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
| Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Jon Plowman | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Bryan Ellis | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |