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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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Series 1, Episode 5 - Conventional Behaviour

Rupert has been invited to a business conference in Brighton and the venue provides him with a golden opportunity to make 'new friends' - not that he will admit that is a reason to attend of course.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 26th February 1981
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Waring Rupert Bannister
Mel Martin Diana Bannister
Elizabeth Counsell Pamela Heslop
Jacqueline Clarke Brenda
Carmel Cryan Gladys
Guest cast
Wanda Ventham Cathy Lang
Peter Cellier Arthur Lang
Keith James Customer
Tim Barrett Hotel receptionist
Deborah Grant Hotel receptionist
Paul Russell Page boy
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Garry Freeman Production Designer

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