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Solo. Gemma Palmer (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC
Solo

Solo

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981 - 1982
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about Gemma Palmer, a newly single girl intent on making her own, independent way in the world, with varying degrees of failure. Stars Felicity Kendal, Stephen Moore, Elspet Gray, Debbie Wheeler, Stella Goodier and Michael Howe

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Series 2, Episode 3

Unable to sleep and hearing the voices of her clients in her head, Gemma's doctor diagnoses her with anxiety caused by overwork and orders her to take a holiday and let off some steam.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 19th September 1982
Time
8:55pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Felicity Kendal Gemma Palmer
Elspet Gray Mrs Palmer
Michael Howe Sebastian
Guest cast
Ronnie Stevens Doctor Maynard
Deddie Davies Mrs McNally (Woman With Violent Husband)
Michael Ripper Irate Man
Myrtle Devenish Irate Woman
Milton Johns Mr Breck (Man In Bed)
Margaret Pilleau Mrs Breck
Ken Barker Car Driver
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Glenn Hyde Editor
David Hillier (as Dave Hillier) Editor
Tony Snoaden Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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