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  • Actors: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Sep 2004
  • Run Time: 240 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002CH8YM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,163 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley return to create more excessive substance and human abuse in another season of Absolutely Fabulous. The BBC series has become a perverse favorite all over the world as Edina and Patsy continue in their inspired comedic debauchery. This season features eight new episodes with guest appearances by stars Kristin Scott-Thomas, Elton John, Minnie Driver, and Jean-Paul Gaultier.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Nooooooooo!, 5 April 2008
By Bianca White "bianc93" (Gosport, Hampshire, UK) - See all my reviews
I never thought I'd be typing this but Absolutely Fabulous Series 5 is far from good. There are some funny moments but the plots and characters have reached certain points that I think ruin the show.

Most notably, Saffy getting pregnant - The beginning of the end of the situation of this comedy. Having a child means Saffy is no longer part of that grotesque eternal triangle she unwillingly shares with Edina and Patsy. She'll be moving on with new priorities, bursting the bubble and wrecking the formula.
Secondly, everything about John, the father of Saffy's child, is just plain annoying. He is given nothing interesting to say and seems a very one-dimensional character. He's also played by a man (Felix Dexter) who is too old for Saffy and for the student dippyness he portrays. If Saffy was ever going to "escape" from Edina and Patsy, I would have liked it to be on a high note. The way it's been written, I want to slap Saffy for her poor decisions. Before you accuse me of being mean, think of how unkind Saffy is to her friend, Sarah. Lifelong chums and Saffy suddenly indulges in unforgivable spite towards her. Ok, this was Jennifer Saunder' fault as the writer and JS further crime is to subsequently depict Sarah as a stalker of Emma Bunton. Horrid.

I hate to say it, but the overall effect of this series is that we leave Ab Fab with everything sewn up the wrong way. I imagine big fans will want to buy this series in order to have the complete set but anyone thinking of buying for entertainment purposes may be disappointed.
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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Ab Fab is truly back, 18 Oct 2004
By L. Omelasz "brekkie_tiffs" (Dundee, UK) - See all my reviews
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Soooo much better than the rather dismal fourth series. However, it still has a way to go if it ever wants to be as great as the first two series. Here's a review of all the episodes:

1. Cleanin' - A great episode to start on. Just ignore June Whitfield's pointless appearance. 4/5

2. Book Clubbin' - An episode that confirms that Ab Fab is back on top. Absolutely hilarious especially Edina's reaction to a mixed-race baby.

3. Panickin' - Another great ep. Not as hilarious as the last but still fun.

4. Huntin', Shootin' and Fishin' - Probably one of the few episodes this series that isn't as funny as it would like to be. But still fun is to be had. Especially when Edina 'kills' a bird. 3/5

5. Birthin' - Very messy episode. African John's presence ruins the whole episode. It's got some funny moments though. 2/5

6. Schmoozin' - Not as messy as the previous ep but Elton John's appearance is bewildering. 3/5

7. Exploitin' - Starts off on a high but sadly slows down. Still a funny ep though. 4/5

8. Drinkin' - Remiscent of Series 2, this episode is the most difficult to like. You might disapprove of it first time round but give it another go - you might like it a little better. 3/5

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8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best but still fantastic, 29 Oct 2004
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This isnt the best series of Ab Fab, but it does annoy me when people say that the first 3 series were the best. Series 4 in my opinion was the best - just because the show had changed slightly over time (which was going to be a natural development) people began to say it had run out of steam. But series 4 really was full of gems and i would urge you to buy that series along with series 2 to see what Ab Fab is like at its best.
Series 5 certainly doesnt match series 4, but there are still some fantastic moments - Exploitin and Cold Turkey are undoubtedly the best episodes. The only pointless episode was Panickin which produced very few laughs. Generally however, theres just enough laughs to keep u thoroughly entertained!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Not disappointed
After reading some reviews claiming that this series fails to live up to the high standards of previous ones, I was prepared to be disappointed, but I wasn't. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Hodgson

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
Unfortunately this was a really dreadful series. I mean Saffy getting pregnant. It has had its day now and you can tell JS is running out of ideas. Read more
Published on 9 Jul 2005 by Bartholmew

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but showing it's age.
Don't get me wrong, I found this series funny...but not as funny as previous outings. I think it's true when people say that when a sitcom starts to change in ways of new... Read more
Published on 5 April 2005 by darley

1.0 out of 5 stars What happened???
Why must all good things these days inevitably turn to crap? Like many Ab Fab fans out there I was sorely disappointed by the latest (5th) series. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars lives up 2 the title1
How anyone could say that this is nto brill is daft! Eventhough it is not the best series, which i think it series 4 or series 1, it is still amazingly funny! Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2004 by abfabfan

2.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Worn Out
The first 3 series of this genius comedy will surely go down in history as one of the most reliably funny sitcoms in England. What on earth then went wrong? Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2004 by Mr. E. H. J. Payne

4.0 out of 5 stars Still good
Ab Fab is back, and while I can't honestly say "better than ever", I can say it still makes me laugh, after all these years. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Still great, though not what it was!
Ab Fab is one of those series that got better and then got worse. Though i do hope there will be more, part of me really doesn't want there to be as it might get even worse... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2004 by Mr. J. R. Trinder

4.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong, not ready for the knackers yard yet!!
Much maligned in continuing on for series after series when "The Last Shout" claimed to call an end to proceedings. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2004

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