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Absolutely Fabulous :: Birthin' (05x05)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: Birthin'
Episode #: 05x05
Production Number: ENTC273P
Original Airdate: Friday November 07th, 2003
Special Airtime: 09:30 pm
*Also Known As:
  • La Naissance ( France [Canal Jimmy])
9.5/10 (2 Votes cast)
Other Release Dates: (Edit)
Country: Aired On:
FR (Canal Jimmy) May 02, 2004
Episode Crew
Director: Dewi Humphreys
Writer: Jennifer Saunders
 
Episode Summary
 
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Saffy is about to give birth and Bo and Marshall arrive with plans to snatch Saffy's baby and sell it illegally. Patsy is to host the Style Awards at the Royal Albert Hall and isn't happy when Saffy's waters break all over her outfit. Edina nearly passes out as Saffy is about to give birth.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Christopher Malcolm (1)playedJustinRecurring (8th appearance)
Christopher Ryan (1)playedMarshallRecurring (7th appearance)
Felix DexterplayedJohn JohnsonRecurring (second appearance)
Mo GaffneyplayedBoRecurring (8th appearance)
Simon BrodkinplayedDoctorRecurring (first appearance)
Richard RoeplayedChicago Dancer 
Sergio PriftisplayedChicago Dancer 
Simon BreenplayedChicago Dancer 
Todd TalbotplayedChicago Dancer 
Zak NemorinplayedChicago Dancer 
 
Episode Notes
 
The slapping fight was filmed 7 times due to Saunders and Sawalha constantly breaking down into laughter.
 
A few scenes were omitted from US versions that revolved around Katey Grin's Chicago antics. The full versions have only been seen in the U.K. and weren't even put in the DVD set.
 
The air date for this episode refers to the BBC THREE showing. The episode was broadcast on BBC One the following Friday.
 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Patsy: I'll kill her.
Katy: It's only baby juice, it'll be alright. But then again, silly old you!
Eddy: Alright, alright it's fine. I've just spoken with the Albert Hall, and Tony and Gilberta say if you're a little bit late it doesn't matter, they can keep the Silver Grin dancers on for another hour because I'm worth it.
 
Saffy: One finger is centermeter.
Eddy: How many do you need darling?
Saffy: Ten.
Eddy: Ohhh. That's a big smile darling.
 
 
Episode Goofs
 
When Marshal talks to Patsy, there's a bottle on the table next to her. They cut to Bo and come back. When they come back, Marshal is now sitting down with a glass in his hand, and the bottle has vanished.
 
A number of the objects in the kitchen move around between takes.
 
 
Cultural References
 
Saffy and John name the baby Jane, which is an allusion to the heroine of Henry Farrell's famous novel “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” She was portrayed by Bette Davis in the 1962 film adaptation, and the movie was later parodied by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in their sketch comedy television show.
 
 
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