There were only 18 episodes of this and I’ve only seen half of those but most of the time I was laughing my head off.

Edina and Patsy (Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French) are a perfect example of the kinds of upscale, vacuous, chi-chi, forty-something women who have nothing better to do than indulge in the latest fads and trends, and exercise their credit cards at every opportunity.

I’ve seen so many women like these; I can honestly say that French and Saunders are spot-on in their interpretations. They are selfish women, and the show does nothing to hide it, especially in Patsy’s case. She pretty much despises Edina’s teenage daughter Saffron (“Saffy”), and taunts her and even puts her cigarettes out on her (and in one episode set in Morocco, she even sells Saffy into white slavery!). But no matter how wicked the humour ever gets (and it does get wicked!), every punch is directed at Patsy and Edina themselves since they’re showing what women like this do and how they really act (believe me, it’s not stretched as far as you think!).

The whole cast is great, including Julia Sawalha as “Saffy” (or “sweetie-darling” if you prefer. How she ended up “normal” is beyond me!). Jane Horrocks as “Bubble” is also endearing. Well, at least her voice is! There are also some great guest appearances, including Lulu, Helena Bonham Carter, Marianne Faithful, Miranda Richardson, Britt Eckland and Eleanor Bron.