About this programme

4/7. Lionel becomes suspicious of Alistair's overwhelming desire for his book to be a success. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.

Cast and crew

Cast

Jean Pargetter: Judi Dench
Lionel Hardcastle: Geoffrey Palmer
Alistair Deacon: Philip Bretherton
Judith Hanson: Moira Brooker
Sandy: Jenny Funnell

Crew

Director: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Bob Larbey
Writer: Colin Bostock Smith

Categories: Sitcom

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