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
Sunshine (UK TV series) Sunshine (UK TV series) Sunshine is a three-part comedy drama that began on 7 October 2008 on BBC One, from the co-writers of "The Royle Family" and "Early Doors". These co-writers, Craig Cash and Phil Mealey, also appear in the series. Bob 'Bing' Crosby, played by actor Steve Coogan, has always been popular with friends and others around his area but he has a gambling problem, meaning he cannot resist the temptation to bet on horse races. Bernadette (Lisa Millett) is Bob's childhood friend who became his lover and is now the mother of their son Joe, played by actor