British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC
Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1977
  • 1 episode

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia. Written and directed by Mike Leigh. Also features Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse and Harriet Reynolds

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