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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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Jean Alexander Granny Trellis
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Lorraine Ashbourne Karen Rudge
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Tracie Bennett Nikki
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Claudia Bryan Samantha Merrygrove
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Jason Flemyng John Merrygrove
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Chris Garner Warren Rudge
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Sara Griffiths Tracey Rudge
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Patricia Hodge Julia Merrygrove
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Lionel Jeffries Grandpa Rudge
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Ray Lonnen Steve Merrygrove
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Denis Quilley George Rudge
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Anne Reid Sally
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James Warrior Colin Pink
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Guest cast
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Tim Barker Landlord
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Bob Barrett Martin Lake
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Richard Butler Alderman Potter
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Tricia George Connie
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Bobby Knutt Arthur Wadkin
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Peter Polycarpou Portugese Waiter
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Amjad Saleem Indian Waiter
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Philip Wilde Jehovah's Witness
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Vincent Wong Chinese Waiter
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Writing team
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David Nobbs Writer
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Production team
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David Reynolds Director
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Michael Simpson Director
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David Reynolds Producer
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Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
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John Allen Editor
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Lance Tattersall Editor
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Robert Scott Production Designer
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Malcolm Drury Casting Director
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Val Hurst Costume Designer
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Pam Fox Make-up Designer
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Christopher Clayton (as Chris Clayton) Lighting Designer
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Ray Russell Composer
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