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Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC
Marriage Lines

Marriage Lines

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1963 - 1966
  • 43 episodes (5 series)

The pitfalls of marriage as witnessed by George and Kate Starling. From early difficulties to baby difficulties. Stars Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Edward de Souza, Ronald Hines and Christine Finn

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation

With a little encouragement from workmate Miles, George attempts to put his foot down and insist on asserting his authority. A quiet evening at the cinema quickly turns into anything but.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd August 1963
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers George Starling
Prunella Scales Kate Starling
Edward de Souza Miles
Guest cast
Alexander John John
Patricia Clapton Barmaid
Raymond Hodge Commissionaire
Geoffrey Matthews Cinema Voices (Voice)
Maureen O'Reilly Cinema Voices (Voice)
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Director
Graeme Muir Producer
Malcolm Middleton Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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