About this programme

1/6. Patsy hits the headlines in a sleazy tabloid sex scandal, while melodramatic Edina demands hospital treatment for a trivial complaint. Comedy, with guest stars Mandy Rice-Davies, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E Grant and Germaine Greer.

Cast and crew

Cast

Edina Monsoon: Jennifer Saunders
Patsy Stone: Joanna Lumley
Saffron Monsoon: Julia Sawalha
Mrs June 'Gran' 'Mother' Monsoon: June Whitfield
Dream Saffron: Helena Bonham Carter
Dream Justin: Richard E Grant
Dream Patsy: Mandy Rice-Davies
Dream Mother: Germaine Greer
Dream Nurse: Suzi Quatro
Magda: Kathy Burke
Catriona: Helen Lederer
Sarah: Naoko Mori
Fleur: Harriet Thorpe
Nurse Mary: Orla Brady
Mr Simpson: David Henry
Antonia: Jennifer Piercy

Crew

Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Jennifer Saunders

Categories: Sitcom

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