Absolutely Fabulous Olympics Special - Olympics - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Eddy and Patsy play their own very special part in the London Olympics. The ladies shmooze some rather famous UK athletes, as only they know how.
Further details
As the sound of the approaching Olympiad reaches deafening proportions Eddy is surprised that it is all about to start. She has rented out her house to a Hollywood A lister, but she is still living in it, as is her daughter, her mother, and her assistant Bubble.
Patsy tries to get into Eddy's body suit to look suitably great for the A listers, with disastrous results. Health professionals are summoned.
Eddy feels that doors are closing on her, age is catching up with her, invitations are not coming her way anymore and Stella McCartney's shop is closed to her.
To add to her depression, Bo and Marshall arrive to stay for the Games. Things can only get worse.
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 23rd July 2012
Time
9:30pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Jennifer Saunders | Edina |
|---|---|
| Joanna Lumley | Patsy |
| Julia Sawalha | Saffron |
| June Whitfield | Mother |
| Jane Horrocks | Bubble |
Guest cast
| Mo Gaffney | Bo (Marshall's Wife) |
|---|---|
| Christopher Ryan | Marshall (Edina's Ex-husband) |
| Eleanor Thom | Olympic Reception Greeter |
| Beattie Edmondson | Olympic Reception Waitress |
| James O'Driscoll | Blind Paralympian |
| Stella McCartney | Self |
| Kelly Holmes (as Dame Kelly Holmes) | Self |
| Tanni Grey-Thompson (as Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson) | Self |
Writing team
| Jennifer Saunders | Writer |
|---|---|
| Ruby Wax | Script Editor |
Production team
| Mandie Fletcher | Director |
|---|---|
| Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
| Justin Davies | Producer |
| Jake Bernard | Editor |
| Harry Banks | Production Designer |
| Ian Masterson | Composer |
Videos
Absolutely Fabulous - BBC America Olympic Trailer
A trailer for the Ab Fab olympic special. This trailer is from BBC America so has an American feel to it.
London 2012 Olympics Special Preview
Getting into the Olympic spirit, Edina and Patsy prepare for a very special house guest...
Featuring: Joanna Lumley (Patsy) & Jennifer Saunders (Edina).