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Agony. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Lucas (Simon Williams), Jane Lucas (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Agony

Agony

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1979 - 1981
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Jane Lucas is a radio and magazine agony aunt whose problems seem to eclipse those of her 'patients'. Stars Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Peter Blake, Jeremy Bulloch and more.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - Too Much Agony, Too Little Ecstasy

Jane is suffering with a cold after walking home in the rain from a party that turned out to be an orgy. It's also her birthday, and she decides to mark the occasion by leaving Laurence.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th April 1979
Time
9:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Maureen Lipman Jane Lucas
Simon Williams Laurence Lucas
Maria Charles Bea
Peter Blake Andy Evol
Jeremy Bulloch Rob
Peter Denyer Michael
Jan Holden Diana
Diana Weston Val
Guest cast
Robert Gillespie Mr. Mince
Mona Bruce Bessie Basham
Isabelle Lucas Velma Small
Writing team
Len Richmond Writer
Anna Raeburn Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
John Reardon Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Colin Monk Production Designer
Sheila McIntosh Casting Director
Sue Formston Costume Designer
Bryan Love Lighting Designer
Graham Field Composer

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