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Absolutely Fabulous

1992–2012 · Comedy · 6 seasons · ★ 7.6

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Synopsis of Absolutely Fabulous

Edina Monsoon is a middle-aged publicist who runs a struggling agency in Holland Park, a neighborhood in London. Her best friend, Patsy Stone, is a former model who holds a low-profile job at a major British magazine. Together they spend much of their money on tobacco, alcohol, especially Bollinger champagne, and recreational drugs, while chasing the latest trends to hold on to their youth and relive their glory days as mods in swinging London. Their lifestyle leads to constant personal crises, which Saffron, Edina's daughter, usually resolves. The series is created and written by Jennifer Saunders, who also plays Edina, and it airs on BBC One alongside Joanna Lumley as Patsy.

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6seasons
34episodes
30 minper episode
7.6audience scoreTMDB · 197 votes
8.2IMDb rating23,596 votes

Seasons of Absolutely Fabulous

Season 1Season 11992 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 2Season 21994 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 3Season 31995 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.8Season 4Season 42001 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 5Season 52003 · 7 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 6Season 62011 · 3 ep. · ★ 8.1

Cast by Absolutely Fabulous

Jennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersEdina Monsoon34 episodes
Joanna LumleyJoanna LumleyPatsy Stone34 episodes
Julia SawalhaJulia SawalhaSaffron 'Saffy' Monsoon34 episodes
June WhitfieldJune WhitfieldMother31 episodes
Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksBubble / Katy Grin25 episodes
Naoko MoriNaoko MoriSarah11 episodes
Harriet ThorpeHarriet ThorpeFleur9 episodes
Helen LedererHelen LedererCatriona9 episodes
Christopher MalcolmChristopher MalcolmJustin8 episodes
Christopher RyanChristopher RyanMarshall7 episodes
Mo GaffneyMo GaffneyBo6 episodes
Kathy BurkeKathy BurkeMagda4 episodes
LuluLuluSelf (voice)4 episodes
Tilly BlackwoodLady Candida De Denison-Bender4 episodes
Llewella GideonLlewella GideonBeautician4 episodes
Emma BuntonEmma BuntonSelf3 episodes
Felix DexterFelix DexterJohn3 episodes
Celia ImrieCelia ImrieClaudia Bing2 episodes
Eleanor BronEleanor BronPatsy's Mother2 episodes
Fern BrittonFern BrittonSelf2 episodes
Gary BeadleGary BeadleOliver2 episodes
TwiggyTwiggySelf2 episodes
Caroline WaldronCaroline2 episodes
Antony CottonAntony CottonDamon2 episodes
Adrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonHamish2 episodes
Melanie JessopSecretary2 episodes
Joanna BowenJoanna BowenJournalist2 episodes
Ruby WaxRuby WaxCandy2 episodes
Mossie SmithMossie SmithFlossie2 episodes
Kate O'MaraKate O'MaraJackie StoneEpisode 1
James DreyfusJames DreyfusChristopherEpisode 1
Nickolas GraceNickolas GraceJonnyEpisode 1
Alexandra BastedoAlexandra BastedoPenny Caspar-MorseEpisode 1
Anthony AsburyGeorgyEpisode 1
Russell KilmisterSurgeonEpisode 1
Robert RipaRobert RipaOld FrenchmanEpisode 1
Geoffrey McGivernGeoffrey McGivernCustoms OfficerEpisode 1
Juliette MoleJuliette MoleAir HostessEpisode 1
Tim WoodwardTim WoodwardHeadmaster Tony SimmondsEpisode 1
Lisa ColemanLisa ColemanJoannaEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Address
Bob Spiers, Dewi Humphreys, Mandie Fletcher, Christine Gernon
Writing
Jennifer Saunders
Production
Jon Plowman, Jonathan P. Llewellyn, Justin Davies
Production companies
French & Saunders Productions, BBC
Network or Platform
BBC One, BBC Two
Country
United Kingdom
Original Language
English
Premiere
November 12, 1992
Last Episode
July 23, 2012 (6x03)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 4 BAFTA Awards; 9 wins and 19 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Absolutely Fabulous

Jennifer Saunders revealed in 2012 that she was inspired by the pop group Bananarama, with whom she and Dawn French became friends after working together on Comic Relief in 1989.
Saunders recalled in 2016 that Joanna Lumley was not "what she had in mind for Patsy," and Lumley even asked her agent to pull her from the project after the first read-through.
Producer Jon Plowman recalled that the head of comedy didn't think it was funny to see drunk women, although an assistant to the head of entertainment copied the pilot and shared it with friends.
The opening theme is "This Wheel's on Fire," written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko and performed by Julie Driscoll and Adrian Edmondson.
In 1994, Pet Shop Boys recorded a song for Comic Relief featuring snippets of dialogue from the series, which reached number six on the British charts that July.
From its early seasons, the show built a devoted cult following among gay audiences that endures today, and the drag performances at the Sydney Mardi Gras still pay tribute to it.
Many episodes were staged in the rehearsal room and then performed before a studio audience. After the success of the first season, some viewers came dressed as Edina and Patsy, and George Michael and Cher attended as audience members.
The series won two International Emmy Awards, five BAFTAs and four British Comedy Awards over the course of its television run.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Cast of Absolutely Fabulous in other movies and series

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Joanna LumleyPatsy Stone
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Jane HorrocksBubble / Katy Grin
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Top-Rated Episodes

  1. 3x03 Sex ★ 8.2
  2. 1x03 France ★ 8.1
  3. 4x05 Small Opening ★ 8.0
  4. 2x01 Hospital ★ 7.8
  5. 3x04 Jealous ★ 7.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Absolutely Fabulous have?

Absolutely Fabulous has 6 seasons and 34 episodes in total.

Where to watch Absolutely Fabulous?

Absolutely Fabulous is not currently available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on BBC One and BBC Two.

Has Absolutely Fabulous ended?

Yes. Absolutely Fabulous has ended, and its final episode aired on July 23, 2012.

Who's in Absolutely Fabulous?

The main cast includes Jennifer Saunders (Edina Monsoon), Joanna Lumley (Patsy Stone), Julia Sawalha (Saffron 'Saffy' Monsoon) and June Whitfield (Mother).

Who created Absolutely Fabulous?

Absolutely Fabulous was created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

How long does it take to watch all of Absolutely Fabulous?

With episodes of about 30 minutes, watching all 34 episodes takes approximately 17 hours.

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