Absolutely Fabulous stars Jennifer Saunders as Edina Monsoon, Joanna Lumley as Patsy Stone and Julia Sawalha as Saffron Monsoon.
Main cast
- Edina ‘Eddy’ MonsoonJennifer SaundersMain
- Patsy StoneJoanna LumleyMain
- Saffron ‘Saffy’ MonsoonJulia SawalhaMain
Supporting cast
- BubbleJane HorrocksSupp
- MotherJune WhitfieldSupp
- Oliver ‘Twiggy’ LawsonTwiggy3–5Supp
- Saffy’s father / variousChristopher RyanSupp
Guest & voice
- BoMo Gaffney1Guest
- Patsy’s sister Jackie StoneKate O’Mara2, 4Guest
- LuluLuluGuest
- Dawn FrenchDawn FrenchGuest
- Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterGuest
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About this cast
Absolutely Fabulous is a BBC sitcom created by Jennifer Saunders, centred on the outrageous lives of PR executive Edina ‘Eddy’ Monsoon and her alcoholic, fashion-obsessed best friend Patsy Stone. The main cast includes Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha, with key support from Jane Horrocks as Eddy’s personal assistant Bubble and June Whitfield as Mother.
FAQs
Who plays Edina Monsoon in Absolutely Fabulous?
Edina Monsoon is played by Jennifer Saunders, who also created the series.
Who plays Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous?
Patsy Stone is played by Joanna Lumley.
Who plays Saffron in Absolutely Fabulous?
Saffron ‘Saffy’ Monsoon is played by Julia Sawalha.
How many seasons of Absolutely Fabulous are there?
There are five series plus several specials, and the film Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie was released in 2016.
Is Absolutely Fabulous on Netflix?
In the UK, Absolutely Fabulous has been available on BBC iPlayer and sometimes on Netflix, but availability changes; check current streaming services.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026