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Series 1

(1992)

Overview

The first series of the British television sitcom Absolutely Fabulous premiered on BBC Two on 12 November 1992 and concluded on 17 December 1992, consisting of six episodes. The sitcom was created and written by Jennifer Saunders, who starred in the title role of Edina Monsoon, Edina is nicknamed 'Eddie' by her best friend, Patsy Stone, a magazine editor who constantly takes advantage of Edina by living the life of luxury in Edina's extravagant home. Edina is a twice-divorced mother of two. Her…

Cast

Joanna Lumley as Patsy
Joanna Lumley

as Patsy

Julia Sawalha as Saffron
Julia Sawalha

as Saffron

June Whitfield as Mother
June Whitfield

as Mother

Jane Horrocks as Bubble
Jane Horrocks

as Bubble

Helen Lederer as Catriona
Helen Lederer

as Catriona

Episodes

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Fashion 6.0

November 12, 1992

After awakening with a hangover, Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon frantically prepares to launch a major fashion show. Meanwhile, …

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Fat 4.0

November 19, 1992

Unable to fit into the majority of her clothes, Edina becomes determined to lose weight. At the office, she is horrifie…

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France 4.0

November 26, 1992

Edina & Patsy go on holiday in France, where they find themselves staying in a rustic cottage, instead of the château t…

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Iso Tank 4.0

December 3, 1992

Patsy helps Edina break in her new isolation tank upstairs, while Saffron works with classmates on a presentation for h…

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Birthday 5.5

December 10, 1992

Edina is none too pleased about her 40th birthday. As opposed to the glamorous, star-studded surprise party she had hop…

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Magazine 7.0

December 17, 1992

Patsy, who is temporarily staying with the Monsoons, becomes jealous when Edina reconnects with an old boyfriend. Durin…