What British sitcom features Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, immature, prosperous, preposterous, substance-abusing fashion obsessed Londoners who value fame and style over substance?
Absolutely Fabulous Absolutely Fabulous Absolutely Fabulous, also known as Ab Fab, is a British television sitcom created by, written by and starring Jennifer Saunders. It is based on the 1990 "French & Saunders" sketch "Modern Mother and Daughter", created by Saunders and Dawn French. The series features Saunders as Edina Monsoon, a heavy-drinking, drug-abusing PR agent who spends her time chasing bizarre fads in a desperate attempt to stay young and "hip". Edina is joined in her quest by magazine fashion director Patsy Stone (played by Joanna Lumley), her best friend and enabler, whose drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and promiscuity far eclipse
Patsy Stone once again working for a fashion magazine, under the direction of her old boss Magda. Patsy's colleagues at her original magazine are Catriona (Helen Lederer) and Fleur (Harriet Thorpe), who tag along on her various career moves. For her portrayal of Patsy Stone, Joanna Lumley was nominated four different times for the Best Comedy Performance BAFTA award, winning in 1995. She also won the BAFTA for Best Light Entertainment in 1993, and a British Comedy Award the same year for best actress. The characters of Patsy and Edina Monsoon enjoy a significant following in the LGBT community and have long