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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 2, Episode 7

Out of the way and feeling better after his illness, Leo takes steps to regain the sole use of his flat by giving his two daughters an ultimatum.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st April 1983
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
Guest cast
Carolyn Lyster Hospital Sister
Rhoda Lewis Mrs Riseman (Patient who thinks the Doctors are trying to seduce her)
Lynda La Plante (as Lynda Marchal) Gillian (Alice's Friend)
John Pennington Alan (Alice's Friend)
Alan Starkey Mr Coleman (Patient with a Lump)
Max Gold First Student
Nina Botting Second Student
Mark Hadfield Third Student
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Sue Wyatt Editor
Stan Pow Editor
Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer
Richard Winter Costume Designer
Marianne Ford Make-up Designer
Ron Bristow Lighting Designer
Stewart Austin Graphics

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