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Undoing Martin Parker. Image shows from L to R: Diane (Rosie Cavaliero), Martin Parker (Conleth Hill), Kath (Sian Gibson)
The Power Of Parker

The Power Of Parker

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2023
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy about a self-made man struggling to keep his head above water as the 1980s turn into the 1990s. Stars Conleth Hill, Rosie Cavaliero, Sian Gibson, George Costigan, Sheila Reid and more.

  • Due to return for Series 2

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Series 1, Episode 3 - A Dark Horse

The Power Of Parker. Martin Parker (Conleth Hill)
Moneylenders move in on Martin's family, leaving him with no choice but to fight back. Meanwhile, Diane and Kath decide to pursue Martin in the hope that they can work out what he's up to. They follow him to his accountant's house, but when Alan refuses to get involved Martin takes matters into his own hands and decides to confront the Slater Brothers in a backstreet nightclub.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th August 2023
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Catch-up

Cast & crew

Cast
Conleth Hill Martin Parker
Rosie Cavaliero Diane Parker
Sian Gibson Kath
George Costigan Dougie
Sheila Reid Gladys
Dominic Holmes Tom Parker
Lani Heywood Alison Parker
Jason Barnett Alan
Ryan Nolan Liam
Guest cast
Judith Barker Betty
Tara Ahmed Zara
Cathy Breeze Alma
Joel Wealthall Ken
Dillon Burgess Bruce
Austin Haynes Ryan
Writing team
Sian Gibson Writer
Paul Coleman Writer
Simon Carlyle Script Editor
Production team
Joe Roberts Director
Gill Isles Producer
Kate Daughton Executive Producer
Tanya Qureshi Executive Producer
Paul Coleman Executive Producer
Sian Gibson Executive Producer
Charlie Fawcett Editor
Andy Luck Production Designer
Catherine Willis Casting Director
Sarah Harkins Casting Director
Emma Rosenthal Costume Designer
Nathaniel Hill Director of Photography
Fiona Lavin Make-up Designer
Jeremy Warmsley Composer
Jennifer Hoole Graphics
Amanda Neal 1st Assistant Director

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