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Partners. Image shows from L to R: Diana Bannister (Mel Martin), Rupert Bannister (Derek Waring). Copyright: BBC
Partners

Partners

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

With a divorce looming, Rupert has to find a way to retrieve the shares he gave to his wife on their wedding night. Stars Derek Waring, Mel Martin, Elizabeth Counsell, Derek Francis, Jacqueline Clarke and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Jacqueline Clarke Brenda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 3
Elizabeth Counsell Pamela Heslop
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Carmel Cryan Gladys
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 5
Paul Daneman John Hastings
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
 3
Derek Francis George Gilkes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
 4
Mel Martin Diana Bannister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Derek Waring Rupert Bannister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Tim Barrett Hotel receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Peter Cellier Arthur Lang
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Derek Farr Mr Matheson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
 2
Helen Fraser Monica
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
 1
Deborah Grant Hotel receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Gerard Hely Tyson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 1
John Horsley Kelsey-Smith
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
 1
Keith James Customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Stella Kemball Monica's deputy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
 1
Ray Marioni Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
 1
Paul Maxwell Granger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 1
Jay Neill Eric
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 2
Delia Paton Miss Phillips
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 2
Steve Plytas Head waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
 1
John Rolfe Bill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
 1
Colin Rose Committee Member
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 1
Vivienne Ross Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
 1
Paul Russell Page boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Stuart Sherwin Committee Member
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 1
Michael Stainton Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
 1
Charlie Stewart Fred
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
 1
Wanda Ventham Cathy Lang
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 1
Antony Viccars Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Richard Waring Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Harold Snoad Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Harold Snoad Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
 6
Garry Freeman Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Business Relations
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour
 3
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - New Engagement
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