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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 5

Life becomes even more difficult for Leo when Alice decides she can't cope with their separation. Liz decides that she can't cope with his divided loyalties and so makes plans to leave.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st December 1981
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Geoffrey Palmer Leo Bannister
Caroline Blakiston Alice Bannister
Henrietta Baynes (as Hetty Baynes) Jane Bannister
Gay Wilde Alison Bannister
Nina Thomas Liz
Barbara Flynn Shirley
Marjie Lawrence (as Marjorie Lawrence) Mrs Carroll
Guest cast
Norman Tipton Tony (Surgeon)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Sue Wyatt Editor
Graham Sisson 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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