British Comedy Guide

Late Expectations

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1987
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Returning from the holiday of a lifetime, 40-something Ted and Liz Jackson are shocked to discover they recreated their honeymoon too successfully: she's now expecting twins. Stars Keith Barron, Nanette Newman, Caroline Mander, Sara Griffiths, Paul McCarthy and more.

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Keith Barron Ted Jackson
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Norman Eshley Harry
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Sara Griffiths Polly Jackson
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James Grout Dr. John Anderson
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Sally Hughes Joyce
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Caroline Mander Suzie Jackson
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Mary Maude Pauline
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Paul McCarthy George Jackson
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Nanette Newman Liz Jackson
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Matthew Peters Kevin
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Guest cast
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Michael Ball Andy
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Carole Charnow Mary-Ann Jo
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Veronica Clifford Wendy Roberts
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Gloria Connell Angie
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David Cunningham Ambulanceman
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Myrtle Devenish Mrs. Martin
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John Duvall (as John-Lyne Pirkis) Conrad
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Charlotte Edwards George's Girlfriend
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Kenneth Gilbert Dr. Williams
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John Gleeson (as Jonathan Gleeson) Youth
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Juliette Grassby Jo
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Charlotte Graydon Baby Myrtle
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Shaun Growney Youth
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Mark Harvey Party-goer
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Ernest Jennings Albatross
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Jacqueline King Miss Jopling
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Paul Lawrence-Poole Mark
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Roy MacReady Hotel Porter
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Roger Martin Roger
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Stuart McGregor Party-goer
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Glen McLaughlin Party-goer
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Miranda Messenger Dr. Jenkins
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Tim Preece Vicar
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Alan Starkey Les
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Nicky Stoter (as Nik Stoter) Waiter
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Ian Talbot Mr. Booth
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Marc Tufano (as Mark Tufano) Party-goer
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Neil West Bruce
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Joyce Windsor Cashier at Swimming Pool
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Writing team
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John Gleeson Writer
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Christopher Bond Script Editor
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Production team
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John B Hobbs (as John B. Hobbs) Director
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Sue Bysh Director
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John B Hobbs (as John B. Hobbs) Producer
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Roger Martin Editor
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Hefny Zaki Editor
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Nigel Curzon Production Designer
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Barry McCann Director of Photography
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Barrie Sedwell Costume Designer
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Shaunna Harrison Make-up Designer
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Don Babbage Lighting Designer
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Henry Barber Lighting Designer
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Mike Jefferies Lighting Designer
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Garrie Mallen Production Manager
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