"Jealous" begins at an industry awards presentation. Edina has been nominated for an award, and Patsy is by her side. Supermodel Naomi Campbell is also at their table, and she's one of the awards presenters. Seated at the next table is Edina's competition, Claudia Bing (Celia Imrie, who would return to play Claudia Bing in "Menopause.") Edina sends Bubble to get a celebrity count, but Bubble blunders and notes sticky taffy pudding orders instead. Bubble makes a new friend named Squeak (Paul Reynolds), who is Claudia's assistant. The two get along and it seems Squeak is a male version of Bubble. Back at home, Saffy invites her psychology lecturer, Gerard (Simon Stokes), in for some tea. The two are flirting while conversing, and Saffy seems to really like him. Edina loses the award to Claudia Bing, and her night is ruined. The next day has Edina visiting Naomi Campbell on the set of a commercial. Claudia is there too, and she taunts Edina. Saffy and teacher Gerard are once again flirting in the kitchen back at home. Mrs. M. comes in and reveals Gerard is married with children. Saffy immediately throws her lecturer out. Edina soon arrives home and Saffy reports she is being bothered by Gerard, who has returned because he forgot his briefcase. Edina punches Gerard in the face, and he leaves quickly (this is one of the only times we see this kind of bonding between Edina and Saffron.) Next comes an industry lunch, and Edina has prepared to give a speech. Her written speech has been misplaced, which leads Claudia and the rest of her peers to taunt Edina. Before she and Patsy leave, Edina makes a speech at random and tells everyone off. She insists they look for her speech in the trash, and it seems they both end up passing out on a mass of garbage. They wake to find they are on a garbage barge on the Thames river. Jon Plowman has a non-speaking cameo on the stage of the awards ceremony. Lulu's voice can be heard as an award presenter.
3 Reviews
Enjoyable episode with good character moments
snoozejonc14 April 2021
Edina and Patsy attend an award ceremony whilst Saffy gets friendly with her psychology lecturer.
This is a strong episode with some decent character comedy from Edina and a lovely example of her displaying maternal instincts.
All the banter and jealous behaviour regarding the awards fairly good but I think the sub-plot with Saffy and the eventual merging of the two stories is the highlight. Edina has one fantastic protective moment regarding Saffy and it is very memorable.
All performances are excellent, particularly Jennifer Saunders and Julia Sawalha.
This is a strong episode with some decent character comedy from Edina and a lovely example of her displaying maternal instincts.
All the banter and jealous behaviour regarding the awards fairly good but I think the sub-plot with Saffy and the eventual merging of the two stories is the highlight. Edina has one fantastic protective moment regarding Saffy and it is very memorable.
All performances are excellent, particularly Jennifer Saunders and Julia Sawalha.
A fine episode.
Sleepin_Dragon31 August 2022
Edina is hoping to win The PR person's award, but loses out to her rival Claudia Bing.
I do like this episode, it's perhaps not as funny as the last few, bit it's still a cracking, funny watch, there are plenty of funny moments, I did love Eddie's speech, so funny.
Is it perhaps the first time that we've seen Edina's protective, motherly side, I think that scene where she sticks up for Saffy is perhaps the best bit.
I loved the idea of Squeak, and Paul Reynolds of course played opposite Sawalha in Press Gang. Celia Imrie was excellent as Claudia Bing.
Naomi Campbell actually does a rather good job here, and naturally she looks incredibly beautiful.
8/10.
I do like this episode, it's perhaps not as funny as the last few, bit it's still a cracking, funny watch, there are plenty of funny moments, I did love Eddie's speech, so funny.
Is it perhaps the first time that we've seen Edina's protective, motherly side, I think that scene where she sticks up for Saffy is perhaps the best bit.
I loved the idea of Squeak, and Paul Reynolds of course played opposite Sawalha in Press Gang. Celia Imrie was excellent as Claudia Bing.
Naomi Campbell actually does a rather good job here, and naturally she looks incredibly beautiful.
8/10.
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