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Absolutely Fabulous - Season 5

Series: Absolutely Fabulous
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Episodes
9
Rating
TV14
Year
2003
Language
English
Publisher
BBC Studios

About

Self-obsessed caricatures of the PR world, Patsy and Edina are the sixties teenagers that never grew up, riotously drinking, partying and dressing up in ridiculous outfits, while Edina's swotty daughter Saffy looks on dismayed. With sharp humor the series lampoons fashion fads, celebrity culture and the excesses of the nineties. Guest stars include Elton John, Naomi Campbell, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lulu, and Twiggy.

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Episodes

1. Cleanin'

30m

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Saffy has been away in Iraq as an aid worker and Eddy has had no-one to curb her extravagance. Her clients have also deserted her in droves. But she continues to take little interest in her remaining client - Emma Bunton. When Saffy finally arrives home she has some shocking news in store for Eddy.

2. Book Clubbin'

30m

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Saffy receives a visit from her sadistic midwife and is subjected to a demonstration of the most painful aspects of childbirth. Eddy meets with her book club and is distressed to find that Elizabeth Hurley has pulled out. Only Patsy, Plum and Mariella Frostrup turn up to discuss the merits of OK! magazine.

3. Panickin'

30m

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Eddy has installed a state of the art 'panic room'. It contains CCTV monitors, board games and, of course, alcohol. Meanwhile, Patsy has an eventful day at Jeremy's and meets Minnie Driver. Patsy persuades her to visit Eddy's for a personal styling session, but things don't quite go to plan.

4. Huntin', Shootin', Fishin'

30m

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Eddy has splashed out on a weekend of country pursuits with Patsy. They are disappointed to find that hunting and killing small animals is off the menu. Meanwhile, Saffy is at home hanging out with her girlfriends - Emma and Sarah. But Sarah starts to display an unhealthy interest in Emma's fame.

5. Birthin'

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It's a big night for Patsy. She's about to host the Style Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Patsy has acquired some exclusive Huki Muki gear for the occasion. Saffy having reached blimp-size is about to go into labour and opts for a home birth. But her waters break at an unfortunate moment.

6. Schmoozin'

30m

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Eddy has rekindled her relationship with childhood sweetheart Pete. He's an engineer at Abbey Road studios and has found some lost Beatles recordings. In order to trumpet the discovery Eddy wants to throw a listening party. Elton John is of course invited.

7. Exploitin'

30m

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Baby Jane's bawling is driving Eddy nuts. Saffy isn't finding much joy in her new motherhood either. But help is at hand - in the unexpected form of Patsy. Unbeknownst to Saffy, Patsy has found Jane a modelling assignment. Now if Saffy can just be persuaded to leave the house with John.

8. Cold Turkey

30m

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Patsy hates Christmas and refuses to acknowledge its existence. Unfortunately, Eddy has plans this year and for the very first time, she wants to stay at home with Saffy and her granddaughter. All of this Christmas spirit is too much for Patsy and she finds herself in a downward spiral.

9. Christmas 2004

30m

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Eddy wants to redecorate the kitchen. Naturally, she calls on her interior designer friends, Bettina and Max, for advice on the new look. She is sure she has seen what she wants somewhere - perhaps it was in a past life. Meanwhile, Mother is looking after the baby amid all the chaos, Saffy is doing her best to get Patsy to move out.

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