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British Comedy Guide
Keeping Mum. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Beare (Martin Ball), Peggy Beare (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC
Keeping Mum

Keeping Mum

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997 - 1998
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Andrew Beare struggles to take care of his increasingly senile mother, whilst brother Richard takes every opportunity to avoid family responsibility. Stars Stephanie Cole, Martin Ball, David Haig and Meera Syal.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Martin Ball Andrew Beare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Stephanie Cole Peggy Beare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
David Haig Richard Beare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
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Meera Syal Tina Beare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Rosalind Adams Roslyn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
 2
Timothy Bateson Uncle Tom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
 1
Angela Bruce Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Sally Giles Medical Assessment Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Sam Graham PC Des Freeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
 1
Sheri Graubert Rula
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
James Greene Minister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
 1
Anthea Holloway Sweet Granny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 1
Gerald Home Funeral Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
 1
Barbara Horne Matron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 1
Peeny Krinski Receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Paul Kynman Colin the Fireman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
 2
Jo-Anna Lee Helen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
 1
Louisa Milwood Haigh Lisa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
 1
Sarah Moyle Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Simon Scardifield Funeral Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
 1
Peggy Shields Grumpy Granny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 1
Brian Spink Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
 1
Carol Starks Kate
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 2
Jeremy Sullivan Hospital Staff Worker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Ian Taylor Man in Plaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
 1
Matilda Thorpe Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
 1
Adam Welch Boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Geoffrey Atherden Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
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Paul Mayhew-Archer Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Sylvie Boden Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Stephen McCrum Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Mark Lawrence Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
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Stefan Girardet Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
 8
Harry Banks Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
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Clara Morland Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Promotion
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Funeral
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Babysitter
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Accident
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dog
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Will
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Oysters
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Nursing Home
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