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Series 5

Series 5

2003

Directed by Dewi Humphreys

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Series 5

Directed by Dewi Humphreys

2003

The fifth and final series of the British television sitcom Absolutely Fabulous premiered on BBC One on 17 October 2003 and concluded on 28 November 2003, consisting of seven episodes. 2 Christmas specials, "Cold Turkey" and "White Box", followed the fifth series and were broadcast in 2003 and 2004. Though no further series have followed, three specials were broadcast several years later to mark the show's 20th anniversary for 2012.

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Cleanin'

Oct 17, 2003 · 30m

Edina's home is a mess, and she has done some more remodelling as usual. The changes include a pool in her bathroom, and a shower that washes and buffs her like a car wash. New client Emma Bunton visits to discuss new jobs. It turns out Saffy was Emma's head girl at school and Emma knows that Saffy would be disturbed by Edina's squalid abode.

Book Clubbin'

E2. Book Clubbin'

Oct 17, 2003 · 30m

Edina has a nightmare about Saffy's baby trying to stab her. It turns out that the face of the nightmare baby belongs to Saffy's midwife, who delights in teasing Edina about these nightmares. Edina expresses her displeasure about this baby. Saffy invites the baby's father to the house to tell him she is pregnant. In the meantime, Edina and Patsy have organised a book club, but no one is interested in reading any books except celebrity magazines.

Panickin'

Oct 24, 2003 · 30m

Edina builds a panic room. Patsy is at her shop, Jeremy's, when Minnie Driver enters. Patsy, determined to become Minnie's stylist, invites Minnie to Edina's, where she has gathered racks of designer outfits with which to dress Minnie. When Minnie wants a necklace that Edina is wearing, Patsy and Edina fight for it, and accidentally lock themselves in the panic room.

Huntin', Shootin' & Fishin'

E4. Huntin', Shootin' & Fishin'

Oct 31, 2003 · 30m

Edina begins an ad campaign for Prince Charles' biscuits, and claims that it is 'by royal appointment'. She begins to associate with the wealthy socialite crowd, and buys a weekend at a country house hotel. Meanwhile, Emma and Sarah bring gifts for Saffy's baby shower, and Sarah becomes obsessed with Emma.

Birthin'

Nov 7, 2003 · 30m

Saffy is preparing her home birth kit, as she's due anytime. Meanwhile, Patsy is the hostess of the Style Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Edina helps Patsy rehearse her speech but is interrupted by Katy, Bo and Marshall.

Schmoozin'

Nov 14, 2003 · 30m

Edina's 'new' boyfriend Pete is a tape engineer who used to work at Abbey Road during the time that the Beatles recorded there, and who had found some unreleased tapes. In a studio, the girls have fun and Edina sings her 'walking down the road' song she loves.

Exploitin'

Nov 28, 2003 · 30m

Patsy has booked Saffy's baby Jane (Lola) for a photo shoot with Jean-Paul Gaultier. Gran usually babysits Jane on Thursdays, so that Saffy can go out with John. But Gran has not come round, as Edina has banned her from the house. Saffy and John are stuck at home, and Patsy cannot take the baby to the shoot.

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Release dateOct 17, 2003

End dateNov 28, 2003

Episodes7

LanguageEN