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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 3, Episode 3 - Sex

Edina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.

Further details

Eddy has become frustrated with the size of her bedroom and wants it expanded. The best option is to knock down the wall to Serge's room. Eddy and Patsy begin a clear up operation on his old room. While rummaging through his stuff they find an adult magazine.

Eddy and Patsy are reminded of the days when they used to hold orgies. Eddy realises that it's been a very long time since she had sex. Despite Saffy's understandable objections, Patsy talks Eddy into hiring two male prostitutes. Of course, things don't go with quite the bang that was hoped...

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 20th April 1995
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jennifer Saunders Edina
Joanna Lumley Patsy
Julia Sawalha Saffron
June Whitfield Mother
Jane Horrocks Bubble
Guest cast
Naoko Mori Sarah
James Dreyfus Christopher (Colourist / Pimp)
Ian Gelder David (Gay Gigolo)
Idris Elba Hilton (First Time Gigolo)
Andrew Loudon Geoff
Caroline Waldron Caroline
Lee Walters Boy 1
Ben Soames Boy 2
Damian Hunt Serge
Stewart Piper Serge
Corran Royal Serge
Writing team
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Ruby Wax Script Editor
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
Jon Plowman Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer

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