Regular Price $29.98

Starring: Jane Horrocks,  Joanna Lumley,  Jennifer Saunders,  Julia Sawalha,  Benjamin Soames, 
Directed By: Tristram Shapeero,  Bob Spiers, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1994-07-24
Studio: BBC Warner
Format: Closed-captioned,  Color,  DVD-Video,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

Description
In Absolutely Fabulous: Series 5, Edina and Patsy surround themselves with a constellation of stars, including Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient, Gosford Park), former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Hollywood star Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Gross Pointe Blank), fashionista Jean-Paul Gaultier, and the one-and-only Elton John!

High on the agenda are book clubs with London's top glitterati, weekends in the country a la Madonna and Guy, and intimate gatherings with Elton on the piano. But when Saffy returns from a few months as an aid worker, Edina's heady world is turned upside down by her startling news. Babies and Bollinger don't mix, after all...or do they?

Amazon.com
Few things are as addictive as the addictive personalities of Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley), two middle-aged hipsters wallowing in clothes, booze, pills, glamour, celebrity, and anything else their excessive appetites demand. The fifth series of Absolutely Fabulous finds Edina coping with the unexpected pregnancy of her long-suffering daughter Saffron (Julia Sawalha) and the departure of all of her PR clients except for Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton (playing herself with good humor). Every episode chronicles some ridiculous new obsession--Edina gets a panic room (and promptly traps herself inside of it); Patsy rediscovers a bunch of tawdry stag films she starred in and proclaims them works of high camp; the two kidnap Saffron's baby for a fashion shoot with Jean-Paul Gaultier. Saunders and Lumley fuse the ruthless social satire of Molière with the lowbrow physical high jinks of the Three Stooges, ably supported by Sawalha, Jane Horrocks (as Edina's dimwitted assistant Bubble and scheming narcissist Katy Grin), and a host of guest stars like Minnie Driver (in a razor-sharp self-parody), Kristin Scott-Thomas, Elton John, and more. Truly one of the gems of British sitcoms; sheer brilliance. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews for Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

They ARE Back
I gave a rave review to the first three seasons. Then I didn't review the fourth because, well, I wasn't impressed but I didn't want to say anything. However, near the end of the fourth season, it got funny again.

Why am I talking about this? Because in Season Five, they're back! It's hilarious again, which is absolutely the most fabulous way to wrap up the AbFab experience. I'm very happy, and I'm putting this into my little "keeper" collection for repeat viewing.
Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

Great!
Series 5 draws a great conclusion to a fabulous series. The comedy stylings still remain fresh and there are subtle and clever references for long time fans of this series and of the French and Saunders duo. We found this well worth the watch.Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

An Entertaining, But Not Great, End To The Series
As as series-long fan of the AbFab girls, I bought this last DVD in great anticipation. However, it was a bit disappointing. Not as funny as the rest.

For the longtime fans, like me, there are lots of inside jokes (picking up on things that happened in previous programs). It's always fun to go back and relive the old situations - but might be a bit confusing to those who come to AbFab through this series. Best to start at the beginning to get the full effect.

I liked the last three episodes - where Saffy has her baby and the episodes following it - the best. John, the father of Saffy's baby, really made me laugh, especially in his dealings with Saffy's parents. And, I will always love Bo. God Bless Mo Gaffney! Finally, these last three episodes made me realize truly how nightmarish Edina was as a mother.

I agree with the other reviewer about the crazy BBC intro that you can't get around. I have found this on other BBC DVD's as well - and I'll tell you, it doesn't give a warm and fuzzy feeling. Certainly doesn't make ME want to go out and buy more. However, this isn't the forum to complain about that - next e-mail: to the BBC.com site! Join me there if you agree....no more mandatory intros!Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

Dahling, Sweetie, I Love It!
If you have a sense for the world of hip couture fashion, this very best of Brit-coms will keep you laughing 'til tears come to your eyes. It revolves around a manic fashion agency owner, Edina, and her over-the-hill, ex-supermodel, anything-goes girlfriend, Patsy. Edina has a straight-laced daughter, Saffron, whom she enjoys mentally tormenting, and a straight-laced mother, who in turn constantly needles Eddi. The hilarity is VERY faced-paced, the jokes non-stop (as are the pot-smoking, boozing and man-eating of Patsy and Eddi). And Eddi's off-the-wall, hair-brained Scottish secretary is icing on the comedy cake. This is not-to-be-passed-up, non-stop hilarity, as only the Brits can do!Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5

The Last Series, boo hoo.
Although this was the last series of Ab Fab, it was amazing just like the other 4. It has a lot more guest stars than the other series and it's the series with Saffy's pregnancy. I had just as much fun watching this series despite others who say different, so get it and be the judge for yourself. Although I found myself getting upset knowing this was the last series, it is still worth every penny. So to complete your Patsy and Eddie madness top it off with Series 5, u won't be disappointed, darlings. Cheers, thanks a lot.Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5