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Rich Tea And Sympathy. Image shows from L to R: Julia Merrygrove (Patricia Hodge), George Rudge (Denis Quilley). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Rich Tea And Sympathy

Rich Tea And Sympathy

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1991
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy series about a Labour-voting divorcee and Conservative-voting widower who fall in love, despite greatly different lives and families. Stars Patricia Hodge, Denis Quilley, Lionel Jeffries, Jean Alexander, Anne Reid and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Patricia Hodge Julia Merrygrove
Denis Quilley George Rudge
Lionel Jeffries Grandpa Rudge
Jean Alexander Granny Trellis
Anne Reid Sally
Ray Lonnen Steve Merrygrove
Tracie Bennett Nikki
James Warrior Colin Pink
Claudia Bryan Samantha Merrygrove
Chris Garner Warren Rudge
Lorraine Ashbourne Karen Rudge
Sara Griffiths Tracey Rudge
Jason Flemyng John Merrygrove
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Michael Simpson Director
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Robert Scott Production Designer
Malcolm Drury Casting Director
Val Hurst Costume Designer
Pam Fox Make-up Designer
Christopher Clayton (as Chris Clayton) Lighting Designer
Ray Russell Composer

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