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The Last Song. Leo Bannister (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: BBC
The Last Song

The Last Song

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1981 - 1983
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Separated Leo Bannister is happily awaiting his divorce and a quieter life. The last thing he wants is a new relationship with a woman half his age, but that's exactly what he gets. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Caroline Blakiston, Henrietta Baynes, Gay Wilde, Nina Thomas and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2

When Liz organises a party to take her mind off her insecurities with their relationship, Leo is concerned that he will be too old for the revellers and so takes himself off to this old home.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th November 1981
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Geoffrey Palmer Leo Bannister
Caroline Blakiston Alice Bannister
Nina Thomas Liz
Barbara Flynn Shirley
Marjie Lawrence (as Marjorie Lawrence) Mrs Carroll
Roger Kemp Matthew
Guest cast
David Huscroft Colin (Liz's Friend)
Jeff Harding Andy (Liz's American Friend)
Penny Smith Penny (Liz's Friend who got engaged to Andy)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Sue Wyatt Editor
David Hillier Editor
Gloria Clayton Production Designer
Janet Powell Costume Designer
Martha Livesley Make-up Designer
Bert Postlethwaite Lighting Designer
Stewart Austin Graphics

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