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Joking Apart. Image shows from L to R: Mark Taylor (Robert Bathurst), Becky Johnson (Fiona Gillies). Copyright: BBC
Joking Apart

Joking Apart

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1991 - 1995
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Stand-up comedian Mark is left by his wife. He must attempt to win Becky back, get revenge on her new man Trevor, and deal with her well-meaning but simple friends, Tracy and Robert. Stars Robert Bathurst, Fiona Gillies, Tracie Bennett, Paul Raffield and Paul Mark Elliott

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- Series 2, Episode 3

Becky agrees to meet Mark in a pub to talk about their separation, but they are interrupted by a strange-acting Robert. It appears that he is keeping something secret from Tracy.

Further details

Robert would appear to be missing from work and trying to avoid Tracy. When Mark and Becky are arranging their divorce in the pub, Robert sidles in looking very suspicious. It turns out he is visiting a brothel. Unfortunately his mother and father witness this too.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th January 1995
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Bathurst Mark Taylor
Fiona Gillies Becky Johnson
Tracie Bennett Tracy Glazebrook
Paul Raffield Robert Glazebrook
Paul Mark Elliott (as Paul-Mark Elliott) Trevor
Guest cast
Diane Langton Prostitute
Martin Ellis Alan (Robert's Colleague)
Katy Carmichael Waitress
Anthony Collin Robert's Father
Jo Powell Robert's Mother
Writing team
Steven Moffat Writer
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
Andre Ptaszyński Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
Kenny Craddock Composer
Colin Gibson Composer

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