Absolutely Fabulous

Absolutely Fabulous ( AbFab also ) is the title of a British sitcom starring Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in the lead roles. The program is produced by the BBC and emerged from a sketch in Saunders ' comedy series French & Saunders (with Dawn French ). In 1992 the first season of Absolutely Fabulous with a total of six episodes. Meanwhile, five squadrons, as well as some series ideas ( The latest craze, 1996, Gay, 2002, White Box, 2004) rotated. 2011/2012 there are three more episodes, which are called specials, and thus a second comeback. The first episode was Christmas 2011, the second New Year 2012 aired in England. The third was broadcast at the 2012 Olympic Games on 23 July 2012. The BBC tried to persuade Saunders to write another Christmas special and a sixth season, which should start in 2013. However, Saunders tweeted that she is working on a film adaptation.

Because of the liberal representation of drug and alcohol consumption as well as little responsibly, disrespectful and often illegal behavior, the series won the world a very wide and loyal following, but also drew calls for censorship by various groups in coming.

The series is extremely popular in the UK because of the cynical formulation of their characters and imaginative scenarios, but also enjoys in the U.S. and France cult status. The concept is this not designed for the mainstream series of running gags and cameos ( British ) stars. In particular, the performances of the singer Lulu in several episodes of the series are to be emphasized here.

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All characters in the series are heavily oversubscribed and caricaturing cultural stereotypes: the main actors are the entrepreneur Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders ) and Patsy Stone ( Joanna Lumley ). As members of the London upper class both have the financial resources to meet the respective fashion and lifestyle trends. An on-going topos in the character of Edina is the non -normative body, the Edina tries to get at through dieting. The slim Patsy focuses on the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes. The assistant in Edina PR company Bubble falls on at every performance by eccentric clothing and low expertise. Between Patsy and Saffron, originating from a previous marriage daughter Edina, often prevail emotional tension. Saffron is displayed with conservative values ​​and morals and is often portrayed as a moral authority over Edina and Patsy.

Absolutely Fabulous often satirized current trends and fads or current events (for example, cocooning, Reality TV, Botox, etc. ), but also the often strained relationship between mother and daughter, and other family problems.

Occupation

Main characters and their voice actors

Supporting roles

  • Christopher Ryan - Marshall Turtle
  • Mo Gaffney - Bo Turtle ( née Crysalis )
  • Christopher Malcolm - Justin
  • Helen Lederer - Catriona
  • Harriet Thorpe - Fleur
  • Naoko Mori - Sarah (season 1-5 )
  • Gary Beadle - Oliver ( Season 1, Season 3 and special broadcast 1996)
  • Kathy Burke - Magda (season 1 to the special broadcast 1996)
  • Tilly Blackwood - Lady Candida De Denison - Bender ( Season 4 )
  • Felix Dexter - John Johnstone (season 5 and special broadcast 2003)
  • Celia Imrie - Claudia Bing (season 3 and 4)
  • Miranda Richardson - Bettina ( Season 2 and special broadcast 2004)
  • Patrick Barlow - Max ( Season 2 and special broadcast 2004)
  • Dora Bryan - Millie / Dolly ( special broadcast in 1996 and Season 4 )
  • Eleanor Bron - Patsy's Mother ( Season 1, 2 & 5)
  • Kate O'Mara - Jackie Stone (season 3 & 5)

Stagger

The series consists of five squadrons, which were produced from 1992 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2003.

Episode List

Data

  • Directed by: Bob Spiers
  • Written by: Jennifer Saunders
  • Production: Jon Plowman

Charity Project

1994 composed and produced the Pet Shop Boys for the British charity Comic Relief, a charity single and played it along with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. Song title and artist name were absolutely fabulous. The single contained the song of the Pet Shop Boys and dialogue excerpts from the series and reached number 6 in the UK charts.

Films

  • Jennifer Saunders mentioned to the New York Magazine that she would want to make a film about the series definitely. As a backdrop they had the French Riviera in view. In April 2013, it was in the Alan Carr Chatty Man Show known, however, that she would take no film project for the series in attack, as the cast " too old ".
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