Absolutely Fabulous: 20th Anniversary Specials
The sixth season of Absolutely Fabulous, also referred to as the 20th Anniversary Specials or Ab Fab at 20, consists of three special episodes. These installments were broadcast on BBC One between December 25, 2011, and July 23, 2012. The series, created and written by Jennifer Saunders, continues to center on the lives of Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy. Set within the fashion and public relations industry,
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is set in the professional world of fashion and public relations.
- Edina Monsoon is an immature, fun-loving mother who engages in constant drug abuse and selfish behavior.
- Patsy is Edina's best friend who shares in her lifestyle of heavy drinking and excessive behavior.
- Saffron is Edina's sensible daughter who is frequently frustrated by the actions of her mother and Patsy.
Season overview
The sixth season of Absolutely Fabulous, also referred to as the 20th Anniversary Specials or Ab Fab at 20, consists of three special episodes. These installments were broadcast on BBC One between December 25, 2011, and July 23, 2012. The series, created and written by Jennifer Saunders, continues to center on the lives of Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy. Set within the fashion and public relations industry, the narrative follows these two immature, fun-loving characters as they navigate their daily lives. Their behavior, characterized by heavy drinking and outrageous selfishness, frequently conflicts with the more sensible nature of Edina's daughter, Saffron. The show maintains its established tone, utilizing cruel humor and numerous in-jokes that have defined the series since its 1992 premiere. These specials mark a significant milestone for the program, which originated from a 1990 sketch titled Modern Mother and Daughter. The production remains focused on the dynamic between the two protagonists and the friction their lifestyle causes within their immediate circle, reflecting the long-standing themes of the sitcom throughout its run from 1992 to 2012.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Identity
Dec 25, 2011 · 30 min
Edina collects Saffy from prison, where she served two years for (unknowingly) providing asylum seekers with forged passports. Saffy later invites former cellmate Baron to the hous
Job
Jan 1, 2012 · 30 min
When Saffy berates Edina for being lazy and incompetent, Edina and Patsy decide to impress her by booking her favourite French film star, Jeanne Durand, to perform at the Royal Alb
Olympics
Jul 23, 2012 · 30 min
Edina decides to rent out her house to Michael Douglas during the Summer Olympics, hoping it will lead to prestigious A-list parties, even though Patsy—who now needs incontinence p