British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

No Strings (1974)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1974
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Carla Lane-penned sitcom about Derek and his new, quirky flatmate Leonora, and their burgeoning relationship. Also features Rita Tushingham and Keith Barron.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Keith Barron Derek
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 7
Rita Tushingham Leonora
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Jessica Benton Julie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
 1
Tim Blackstone First youth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Felix Bowness Man in Clinic
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
 1
Valerie Braithwaite Annabel
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Brenda Cowling Mrs Turner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Ray Dunbobbin Ralph
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
 1
Eric French Man in street
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Robert Gillespie Roy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
 1
Tommy Godfrey Taxi Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
 1
Brian Grellis Bernard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
 1
Jennifer Guy First girl in flat
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Peter Hughes Man on the train
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
 1
Lindsay Ingram Iris
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Cunitia Knight Clare
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Louis Mahoney Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
 1
Paul McDowell Second Workman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Gilly McIver Iris
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
 3
Norman Mitchell First Workman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Marianne Morris Hippie girl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Charles Pemberton PC
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
David Rhys Anderson Alec
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
 1
Garry Rich Boy with Snake
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 1
David Simeon Bruce
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
 2
Michael Stanisforth Third Workman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
Norma Streader Zoe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
 1
April Walker Angela
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 2
Peter Weston Alan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
 1
Alister Williamson Taxi Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Carla Lane Writer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 7
Production team
Person Role Episode count
John Howard Davies Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Roger Race Director
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
John Howard Davies Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Roger Race Producer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Bob Dearberg Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Bill Harris Editor
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Cynthia Ključo Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Linda Martin Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Susan Rothwell Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Alan Horne Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 6
Ken Jones Composer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - You Live Your Life And I'll Live Yours
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Grow And Let Grow
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Say It With A Flower
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Is There A Patient In The House?
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Morning After The Party Before
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Look Before You Eat
 7
Don Giles Production Designer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Prue Handley Costume Designer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Christine Beveridge Make-up Designer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1
Robbie Robinson Lighting Designer
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  1. Pilot - Friend Or Woman
 1

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