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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 4

Back from holiday, Gemma's distraught to find her pet goldfish dead and Sebastian less than understanding, despite apparently being responsible. She resolves to let everything in future wash over her, but soon hears that her Aunt Cissie has died too.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 26th 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
John Rapley Crematorium Superintendant
Peter Penry-Jones Mr Baines
Norma Ronald Funeral Voice (Voice)
Elizabeth Proud Funeral Voice (Voice)
Geoffrey Matthews Funeral Voice (Voice)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Glenn Hyde Editor
Chris Booth Editor
Alan Spalding Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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