Absolutely Fabulous 

The wild misadventures of Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a near-constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.

Stars:

Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha

8 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jennifer Saunders	...	Edina 39 episodes, 1992-2012
Joanna Lumley	...	Patsy 39 episodes, 1992-2012
Julia Sawalha	...	Saffron 39 episodes, 1992-2012
June Whitfield	...	Mother 36 episodes, 1992-2012
Jane Horrocks	...	Bubble / ... 32 episodes, 1992-2012

Storyline

Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness.

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Plot Keywords:

satire | british humour | best friend | hair | female protagonist | 

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Taglines:

Sin is in, sweetie.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

BBC Online

Country:

UK

Language:

English French

Release Date:

24 July 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ab Fab

Filming Locations:

30 Clarendon Road, Holland Park, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

French & Saunders Productions,British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),Comedy Central

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (24 episodes) 45 min (2 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In July 2016, a film of the series, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), was released. Jennifer Saunders had been planning to write a film since as early as 1995, but was then talked into producing more episodes. All of the main cast will return, along with cameos from numerous celebrities, including Rebel Wilson and Kate Moss.

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Quotes

Saffie: I'm sorry, mum, but I've never seen what it is that you actually do.
Eddie: PRrr.
Saffie: Yes, but...
Eddie: PR. I PR things. People. Places. Concepts...
Patsy: ...Lulu.
Eddie: Lulu... I make the fabulous... I make the crap into credible. I make the dull into...
Patsy: ...Delicious.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of series four's credits, a clip of David Bowie singing "Ziggy Stardust" has been inserted.

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Connections

Version of Absolument fabuleux (2001)

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Soundtracks

This Wheel's On Fire
Written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko
Performed by Julie Driscoll and Adrian Edmondson

User Reviews

They're back, sweetie, and louder than ever!

In the current climate of social restriction and political correctness, there is something very liberating about watching people do all the things society tells us are bad without one iota of regret. This is made even more powerful by making the characters a pair of middle-aged, upper-crust women who "should know better."

Who says Brits are stuffy? In the outrageous world of jet-setters Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders--is there anything she CAN'T do?) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley), moderation is but a myth, darling! These two babes are BENEATH the Valley of the Dolls--piles of pills, mountains of coke, gallons of Bolly-Stoli cocktails...and whatever else is fashionable at the present time. They slavishly follow trends, kiss the butts of celebrities, torment Eddy's straight-laced daughter Saffron (Julia Sawalha), and basically do whatever must be done to get exactly what they want, when they want it. There are no lessons, no judgments, no treacly sentimental bits to tug at one's heartstrings. Thank bloody God!

AbFab is the perfect alternative for those repulsed by the sugary sewage typically pumped through the picture tube, where everyone does "the right thing" ("Don't do that in front of me or I'll throw up!"). Sharp in all departments, with a terrific cast, hilarious (and surprisingly true) writing, and a gorgeously gaudy wardrobe for Eddy ("Lacroix, sweetie!"). And best of all, after a five-year absence, THEY ARE BACK! These lovable lushes have NOT had their Last Shout--and don't you dare think they've mellowed! Joyously self-absorbed chaos is still the name of the game, and nobody plays it better than Eddy and Patsy.

"All right, cheers, thanks a lot."