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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 3, Episode 1 - From Here To Maternity

Now heavily pregnant, Jane announces a momentous decision: she's quitting work to become a full-time housewife and mother. No-one, including Laurence, is best pleased.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 18th January 1981
Time
10pm
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
Robert Austin Junior Truscombe
Guest cast
Sheila Keith Emily Bakewell
Jane Sherwin Chairwoman
Miranda Richardson Gudrun
Gennie Nevinson Alison
Tony Aitken Maurice
Writing team
Stan Hey Writer
Andrew Nickolds Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
John Reardon Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Rae George Production Designer
Lesley Weeks Casting Director
Janey Evers Costume Designer
Bryan Love Lighting Designer
Graham Field Composer

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