Absolutely Fabulous (series 1) years before, to try and escape his mother's clutches. Her long-suffering daughter, Saffron "Saffy", whom Edina is reliant upon, is a Sixth form student and remains at home. The series also the includes Edina's sweet-natured-but-slightly-batty mother (June Whitfield), whom Eddy sees as an interfering burden, and Edina's dim-witted assistant Bubble (Jane Horrocks). The series was conceived from the French and Saunders sketch 'Modern Mother and Daughter', originally written by Saunders and Dawn French. Saunders has stated that the character of Edina Monsoon was based upon Lynne Franks, a PR agent whom she had joined on holiday. The first series premiered
High Society (1995 TV series) High Society (1995 TV series) High Society is an American sitcom that aired Monday nights on CBS from October 30, 1995 to February 26, 1996; it was entered into the CBS schedule as a replacement for "If Not for You", a sitcom starring Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell, which was quickly canceled by the network. The theme song was "The Lady Is a Tramp" sung by Chaka Khan. Its premise was similar to the campy British comedy series "Absolutely Fabulous". The series revolves around two New York City women who acted in an outrageous, campy, and decadent manner. Ellie Walker