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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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Episode menu

- Series 2, Episode 4

Mark's Aunt Helen arrives from Australia to meet her nephew and his wife, but Becky refuses to help Mark conceal their separation.

Further details

Mark's elderly Aunt Helen arrives from Australia. She is unaware that the couple have split and so Mark needs Becky to pretend they're still together. Things are further complicated by the arrival of Alison, an attractive new neighbour who Mark fancies.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th 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
Guest cast
Martin Ellis Alan (Robert's Colleague)
Barbara Keogh Aunt Helen
Nina Young Alison
Michael Cuckson Andy
Amanda Walker Alison's Mother
John Rowlfe Alison's Father
Patrick Duggan Preston
Kerry Shale Stranger
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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