Absolutely Fabulous Series 1, Episode 3 - France - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

Further details

With a suitably chosen wardrobe, Eddy and Patsy take a trip to Provence in France. But they find the language barrier is the least of their problems. Their accommodation is far from the five-star standard they expect.

The cupboards are bare, walls are damp and they have no idea why a dubious looking Frenchman keeps knocking on the chalet door.

Meanwhile Edina hopes that, back home, daughter Saffron will come out of her shell and transform herself into a raver.

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 26th November 1992

Time

9pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Jennifer Saunders Edina
Joanna Lumley Patsy
Julia Sawalha Saffron
June Whitfield Mother
Jane Horrocks Bubble

Guest cast

Geoffrey McGivern Customs Officer
Juliette Mole Air Hostess
Robert Ripa Old Frenchman
Jon Plowman French Waiter

Writing team

Jennifer Saunders Writer
Ruby Wax Script Editor

Production team

Bob Spiers Director
Jon Plowman Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Bryan Ellis Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer