Sensitive Skin
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2005 - 2007
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London. Also features James Lance and Oliver Cotton.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
Eminent writer Robert Ringwald is over from the States to judge a book prize. While Al struggles to write an article on "what makes a classic", the crafty Ringwald has his sights set on seducing Davina.
Further details
Al is trying to write an article on what makes a classic. When renowned author Robert Ringwald flies in from America to judge a book prize and sets eyes on Davina, he tells Al to look no further because Davina is an absolute classic. Being a man used to getting what he wants, Ringwald sets out to seduce Davina. It almost works until Dr Cass, an opportunistic private doctor, discovers a brand new streak of hypochondria in Ringwald.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th November 2005
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Joanna Lumley | Davina Jackson |
| Denis Lawson | Al Jackson |
| Oliver Cotton | Sam |
| David Warner | Robert Ringwald |
| Jonathan Miller | Dr. Cass |
| David Gillespie | Al's Agent |
| Jane Bertish | Olga |
| Helen Schlesinger | Masha |
| Lucinda Raikes | Irina |
| Christophe Edwards | Book Panel Chair |
| Di Trevis | Mrs. Davidson |
| Joanna Croll | Miss Atwell |
| Stuart Myers | Mr. Barry |
| Devon Scott | Dr. Cass's Secretary |
| Hugo Blick | Writer |
| Hugo Blick | Director |
| Hugo Blick | Producer |
| Henry Normal | Executive Producer |
| Steve Coogan | Executive Producer |
| Kerry Waddell | Line Producer |
| Graham Hodson | Editor |
| Simon Rogers | Production Designer |
| Sarah Trevis | Casting Director |
| Tammy Kempinski | Casting Director |
| Patrick Duval | Director of Photography |
| Jane Petrie | Costume Designer |
| Elinor Blick | Costume Designer |
| Lucy Cain | Make-up Designer |
| Steve Roberts | 1st Assistant Director |