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Absolutely Fabulous was first broadcast in 1992 and became an instant hit. Originally a sketch on the French and Saunders Show, Jennifer Saunders saw its potential and created one of the most ground-breaking and debauched comedies on British TV. Centred around the hip London fashion scene the series follows Edina (Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley), two women who refuse to grow up and are constantly on a mission to lose weight, gorging themselves with cocaine and/or champagne, endlessly throwing parties (or throwing up at parties), and sporting outrageous outfits which were the height of fashion at the time--honestly sweetie! The superb comic performances offered star status to Julia Sawalha as Edina's strait-laced daughter and Jane Horrocks as the sublimely dippy Bubble, and re-invented the careers of Joanna Lumley and June Whitfield. Saunders meanwhile secured her status as one of the top female comedians Britain has ever produced. Although its consciously chic clothing looks a little dated now, its mad characterisations endure and the jokes remain as hilariously slick and apt as ever.
Ab Fab remains a landmark in TV since it was the first time that female comedians and writers had had the freedom and exposure to satirise problems close to their own heart, from their own perspective. With feminist writers claiming that the ideals of feminism were dead in the 1990s and that female concerns were moving in the wrong direction--towards the "Laddette Culture"--and reports claiming that careers were taking a central role, forcing motherhood onto the back-burner, the series sought to embody and satirise these new supposedly "female" characteristics. As the show continued to grow in popularity both in Britain and the States, plans were made to transfer the formula to America. However, as with many other great British series, the content was considered too risky for American audiences due to the amount of sex and drug references. Thus domestic audiences breathed a sigh of relief that their beloved Ab Fab would forever stay British to the core. --Nikki Disney
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Six more episodes from Jennifer Saunders' revived satire on the world of magazines and fashion. In 'Parralox' Edina is tempted to use a Botox-like miracle face-lift product recommended by Patsy, in order to look young for a Richard and Judy appearance. In 'Fish Farm' Edina falls for her hunky gardener who also happens to be heir to a fortune, or so she thinks... In 'Paris' Edina needs Saffy to join her for a mother-daughter photo shoot in Paris, if Saffy can make it through the pre-shoot shopping trip. In 'Donkey' Edina decides her body shape needs a makeover so it's hello to a detox diet. In 'Small Opening' Edina has to confront the double-edged fame of inclusion in Saffy's autobiographical first play. Finally in 'Menopause' Eddy and Patsy face up to their age, however briefly, and join the local group of Menopausals Anonymous, but it's not all plain sailing...
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Series 4 is just as good as any of the other series of Ab Fab. The script is as sharp, the acting is brilliant and it's fantastic to see the old cast as fabulous as ever.
If there's a joke that falls flat there are already five more that you're laughing out loud at.
The best episode is Small Opening, where Saffy writes a play about her life and Eddy trys desperately to stop it. Absolutely Fabulous? Yes it is.
Fantastic.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Series four of Absolutely fabulous was as hilarious and unique as before. Loads of new locations and great storylines. Celebrity cameos such as Stephen Gatley and Michael Grecco made it even better. The only thing I noticed was that the odd jokes from past episodes were repeated but they still didn't fail to make me laugh.
Definitely one of the best series yet, in my opinion the best episodes from this series are the ones where Edina, Patsy and Saffy go to Paris to do a photo shoot and where Edina attempts to lose wait and records her own video diary. Great storylines, great show, great buy.
Definitely one of the best series yet, in my opinion the best episodes from this series are the ones where Edina, Patsy and Saffy go to Paris to do a photo shoot and where Edina attempts to lose wait and records her own video diary. Great storylines, great show, great buy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
Jennifer Saunders has again excelled herself when writing her best comedy, Absolutely Fabulous. As we watch Edina and Patsy in the new millenium, we see them inject themselves with botox, lose weight with Detox and go to a marilyn manson concert! The jokes are funnier, the characters are brilliant, especially the new one, Katy Grin, and Series four is undoubtedly the best series yet and a must have for any comedy fan!
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A strong offering, in spite of what the critics thought...
Though it seemed unlikely to return for another series after "The Last Shout" Christmas special from 1996, Jennifer Saunders defied everyone's expectations when she came back to... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by Alex A.C.M
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THEY'RE BACK!
Absolutely Fabulous returned in late 2001 with a fourth season, five years after The Last Shout (1996) special had aired which was ultimately intended to conclude the series once... Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Ian Phillips
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As good as the rest.
I've been reading a lot of negative reviews on these series but I must say I disagree, I believe series 4 is just as good as all the other series!! Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2006 by Valerie Dounias
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Series 4 - There is No Comparison
Absolutely Fabulous are back again and this time they hit our screens bigger and bolder than ever before. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2005 by Mr. Ag Street
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"Fabulous darling!"
Having been a fan of the absolutely fabulous series from day one, i can honestly say that series 4 is one of the best so far. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2004 by Mr. J. E. Bell
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Fabulous? Absolutely!
I began watching this series after having been told that I'd be disappointed and that series 4 wasn't anywhere near as good as the first 3 series. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2004
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!!!absolutely not funny!!!
After buying and watching the first three series of AbFab I welcomed the fourth series which is only just now showing on TV here in Iceland. But what a disapointment!!! Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2004
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Not fabulous at all
Dear oh dear. Every single episode in series 1, 2 and 3 was a classic, and then came along series 4. Yep, it's completely outrageous, but is it funny? No. Read more
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