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Joint Account. Image shows from L to R: David Braithwaite (Peter Egan), Belinda Braithwaite (Hannah Gordon). Copyright: BBC
Joint Account

Joint Account (1989)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1989 - 1990
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Happily married couple Belinda and David Braithwaite find their ambitions colliding when she, a successful bank manager, decides she wants a traditional housewife role. Stars Hannah Gordon, Peter Egan, John Bird, Lill Roughley, Ruth Mitchell and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5

Discovering that they already can't pay their bills, Belinda challenges David to a week's economy drive in an attempt to deduce how much money they need to live on. Meanwhile, head office sends someone to discover just why Belinda has tendered her resignation.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 23rd February 1989
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Hannah Gordon Belinda Braithwaite
Peter Egan David Braithwaite
John Bird Ned Race
Lill Roughley Louise Carr
Ruth Mitchell Jessica
Richard Aylen Charles
Andrew Hilton Barrington Ricketts
Guest cast
Ricky Simmonds Student
Louise Gold Audrey Parrish
Writing team
Don Webb Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Mike Stephens Producer
Al Gell Editor
Stan Pow Editor
Roger Harris Production Designer
Anna Stubley Costume Designer
Heather Squire Make-up Designer
Colin E. Cowles Composer

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