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Joking Apart

Episode 2.4

Mark's Aunt Helen arrives from Australia to meet her nephew and his wife, but Becky refuses to help Mark conceal their separation.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Mark's elderly Aunt Helen arrives from Australia. She is unaware that the couple have split and so Mark needs Becky to pretend they're still together. Things are further complicated by the arrival of Alison, an attractive new neighbour who Mark fancies.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Tue 24th January 1995
Time:
21.00
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 2.4 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Robert Bathurst ... Mark Taylor
Fiona Gillies ... Becky Johnson
Tracie Bennett ... Tracy Glazebrook
Paul Raffield ... Robert Glazebrook
Guest Cast
Martin Ellis ... Alan (Robert's Colleague)
Barbara Keogh ... Aunt Helen
Nina Young ... Alison
Michael Cuckson ... Andy
Amanda Walker ... Alison's Mother
John Rowlfe ... Alison's Father
Patrick Duggan ... Preston
Kerry Shale ... Stranger
Writing Team
Steven Moffat ... Writer
Production Team
Bob Spiers ... Director
Andre Ptaszysnki ... Producer
John Anderson ... Production Design
Kenny Craddock ... Composer
Colin Gibson ... Composer
Chris Wadsworth ... Editor