British Comedy Guide

The Fainthearted Feminist

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1984
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

A sitcom about a woman who has two teenage children, a baby and a husband. She decides to embrace the principles of feminism. Stars Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Newth, Sarah Neville, Helen Cotterill, Polly Adams and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Lynn Redgrave Martha
Jonathan Newth Josh
Sarah Neville Mary
Helen Cotterill Mo
Polly Adams Irene
Sara Sugarman Jane
Andrew Paley Ben
Linda Polan Bess
Julia Swift May
Writing team
Jill Tweedie Writer
Christopher Bond Writer
Production team
Mandie Fletcher Director
Zanna Beswick Producer
Alan J. W. Bell Executive Producer
Peter Symes Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Antony Thorpe Production Designer
John Hearne Costume Designer
Ann Rayment Make-up Designer
Harry Bradley Lighting Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Colin Fay (as Colin G. Fay) Production Manager
Jill Tweedie Creator

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