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Series 2

6 episodes · 27th January 1994

The second series of the British television sitcom Absolutely Fabulous premiered on BBC One on 27 January 1994 and concluded on 10 March 1994, consisting of six episodes.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 Hospital still Hospital Episode 127th January 1994 Patsy becomes the subject of a tabloid sex scandal following an affair with a married MP. Edina checks into a hospital for surgery after injuring her big toe. Patsy tags along, planning to undergo a chemical peel in preparation for her interview with Hello! magazine. 02 Death still Death Episode 23rd February 1994 When Edina's father dies, a grief-stricken Saffy is horrified by her mother's apathy. However, once she realises her own mortality, Edina purchases expensive artwork, which she plans to leave behind when she dies. Marshall visits with his new grief-counsellor girlfriend, Sondra, who panics upon discovering that the corpse is to be placed in Edina's living room for the wake. Despite being banned by Saffy from attending the funeral, Edina shows up anyway, taking Patsy along. 03 Morocco still Morocco Episode 310th February 1994 Edina and Patsy travel to Marrakech for a photo shoot. They're accompanied by Saffy, who is interested in studying the local indigenous peoples. There, Edina and Patsy meet up with old friend Uncle Humphrey, who sexually harasses Saffy. At dinner, it's revealed that in the 1970s, Patsy spent a year living as a man until 'it fell off', according to Edina. The duo later go to the shoot location, but when no one shows up, they end up lost in the desert. 04 New Best Friend still New Best Friend Episode 424th February 1994 Edina frantically organises her cluttered house in order to host old friends Bettina and Max, who were once obsessed with minimalism. Feeling ignored by Edina, Patsy leaves in search of another lunch partner. When Bettina and Max arrive, Edina is disappointed to learn that they are now the hysterical, neurotic parents of a newborn. As the couple wreak havoc, Edina quickly leaves. 05 Poor still Poor Episode 53rd March 1994 Edina discovers that both Marshall and Justin have cut off their alimony. After Saffy conspires with Edina's accountant, Edina is led to believe that she is poor, and reluctantly agrees to reduce her expenses. However, during a trip to the supermarket, she and Patsy fill three trolleys with groceries and steal a crate of champagne. 06 Birth still Birth Episode 610th March 1994 Patsy falls asleep with a lit cigarette, and accidentally burns down the Monsoons' kitchen. She and Edina later plan a night out, but they decide to stick around after learning that Saffy is expecting a date, much to her chagrin. To make matters worse, Mother inadvertently locks the trio in the living room on her way to the chemist's, forcing them into uncomfortable conversations about love, sex and motherhood.
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Cast & Crew

01 Jennifer Saunders profile Jennifer Saundersas Edina Monsoon 02 Joanna Lumley profile Joanna Lumleyas Patsy Stone 03 Julia Sawalha profile Julia Sawalhaas Saffron 'Saffy' Monsoon 04 June Whitfield profile June Whitfieldas Mother 05 Jane Horrocks profile Jane Horrocksas Bubble 06 Jennifer Saunders profile Jennifer SaundersWriter / Creator 07 Dawn French profile Dawn FrenchCreator
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