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  • 1989
  • 4 Seasons
  • 8.1  (268)

Absolutely Fabulous, also known as Ab Fab, is a British television sitcom that aired on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1995. The show starred Jennifer Saunders, who also created and wrote the series, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks, Helena Bonham Carter, Suzi Quatro, and Dora Bryan.

The show revolves around the lives of two best friends, Edina Monsoon (Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Lumley), who are both middle-aged PR executives living in London. Edina is a chain-smoking, alcoholic woman desperate to stay young and fashionable, while Patsy is a narcissistic, drug-addicted fashion editor. Together, they embark on various misadventures and find themselves in wild and absurd situations.

Edina's daughter, Saffron (Sawalha), is the complete opposite of her mother. She is studious, responsible, and disapproving of Edina's lifestyle. Meanwhile, Edina's mother, known only as "Mother" (Whitfield), is a traditional and conservative woman who disapproves of Edina's behavior.

Jane Horrocks played Edina's personal assistant, Bubble, who is a dim-witted and eccentric character. Helena Bonham Carter appeared on the show as a guest star, playing a character named "Guru." Suzi Quatro played a character named "Kate Moss" and Dora Bryan played a character named "Bo".

Throughout the series, Edina and Patsy encounter numerous celebrities, including Lulu, Debbie Harry, Whoopi Goldberg, and Naomi Campbell.

The show was known for its heavy use of satire, poking fun at the fashion and entertainment industries. It also delved into themes of feminism, mother-daughter relationships, and the struggles of aging.

The show was praised for its wit and humor, as well as the performances of its cast. Jennifer Saunders won numerous awards for her portrayal of Edina, including a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance in 1995.

Absolutely Fabulous has become a cult classic and is considered one of the most iconic British sitcoms of all time. It has inspired merchandise, a feature film adaptation, and even a stage production.

Overall, Absolutely Fabulous was a hilarious and irreverent show that pushed boundaries and provided a unique perspective on the lives of women in the entertainment industry.

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Seasons
Series 4, Show 6
6. Series 4, Show 6
February 19, 1993
Tea and biscuits with Bert Bastard, singing with the piano man, and... er... farting with Frank Hovis. Stoneybridge Council release a charity pop single.
Series 4, Show 5
5. Series 4, Show 5
February 19, 1993
Fish have been bothering the general public, Mr and Mrs and Wells have been doing good and some naughty kids have been doing bad at the arcade.
Series 4, Show 4
4. Series 4, Show 4
February 12, 1993
Stoneybridge Council faces a schism as Bruceland attempts to claim independence - and then resorts to all-out warfare. A little girl tells us all about trains, and there's a life-changing…
Series 4, Show 3
3. Series 4, Show 3
February 5, 1993
The time has come for Mr Nice to relay the facts of life to his children, Don and George are calling door-to-door and a new game show features a less than adequate hostess.
Series 4, Show 2
2. Series 4, Show 2
January 29, 1993
Cyberman takes on Thor at golf, some surgeons try to fix a punctured tyre and Mr and Mrs Wells try to become foster parents.
Series 4, Show 1
1. Series 4, Show 1
January 22, 1993
Learn what the young think about the old, and what happens when a laughing man meets a tractor. Not all dressage involves horses.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 28, 1989
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (268)
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