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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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Series 3, Episode 2 - The Waiting Game

The baby's now officially overdue, so George plans to head to Miles's birthday party. Kate's not keen, but when she suddenly goes into labour she sends George back to the celebrations.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th January 1965
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
Heather Emmanuel Nurse
Juliet Harmer Sandra
Damaris Hayman Miss Armitage
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
Graeme Muir Executive Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Moira Tait Production Designer

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