Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC
Marriage Lines

Marriage Lines

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Light Programme
  • 1965 - 1967
  • 26 episodes (2 series)

Radio sitcom based on the BBC TV original, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. Also features Geoffrey Sumner and Diana King.

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Richard Briers George Starling
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  14. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  21. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  22. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
  23. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  24. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
  25. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
  26. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
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Diana King George's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  2. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  3. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  7. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  8. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
  9. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  10. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 10
Prunella Scales Kate Starling
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  14. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  21. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  22. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
  23. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  24. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
  25. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
  26. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
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Geoffrey Sumner George's Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  2. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  3. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  6. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  7. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  8. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 8
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Terence Alexander Ronald
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
 1
Wilfred Babbage Mr. Dixon
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Wilfred Babbage House Agent
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
 1
Wilfred Babbage Overseas Liaison Officer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
 1
Wilfred Babbage Mr. Fielding
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Baddeley Geoff ("Odd man out")
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
 1
Tim Barrett Leslie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
 1
Beth Boyd Doctor Bennett's Receptionist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Carole Boyd Sheila
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Heather Chasen Norah
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 5
Edward de Souza Miles Colvey
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  5. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
  6. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
  7. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 7
Rodney Diak Miles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
 2
Wallas Eaton Mr. Cartwright
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
 1
Wallas Eaton Mr. Starling's Friend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
 1
Felix Felton Mr. Renfrew Smith
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
 1
Derek Fowlds Neville
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
 1
William Fox Ronald
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
 1
Gretchen Franklin Mrs. Baker
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
 1
Anna Gilchrist Patty
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
 1
Peter Gilmore Wally
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
 1
David Graham Ossie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
 2
David Graham Flower Store Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Philip Guard Dave (Helen's Boyfriend)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Philip Guard Teddy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
 1
Philip Guard Michael
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Pearl Hackney Miss Hudson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
 1
Pearl Hackney Mrs. Fielding
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Peter Hawkins Mr. Randall
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
 1
Peter Hawkins Denis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  2. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
 2
Peter Hawkins Harry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
 1
Peter Hawkins Bertie Barnes
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Peter Hawkins Henry
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Ronald Hines Peter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Noel Hood Mrs. Hopkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Jo Kendall Midge
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Fraser Kerr Harry
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Rosalind Knight Pauline
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
 1
Carol Marsh Helen
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Geoffrey Matthews Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
 4
Robert McBain Dennis
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
 2
Rosemary Miller Jean
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
 1
Rosemary Miller Hillary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
 1
Rosemary Miller Sarah
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Charlotte Mitchell Ms. Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
 1
Charlotte Mitchell Miss Walters
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
 1
Charlotte Mitchell Hospital Sister
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Charlotte Mitchell The Mystery Guest
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 1
Penny Morrell Murray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
 1
Clive Morton Mr. Hopkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
David Morton John
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
 2
Audrey Nicholson Jeanie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
 1
Audrey Nicholson Pauline
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Isabel Rennie Jill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
 1
Doris Rogers Mrs. Harris
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
 1
Norma Ronald Mrs. Wheeler
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
 1
Joan Sanderson Kate's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  2. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  4. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  5. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 5
James Taylor Ronnie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Leon Thau Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
 1
Leon Thau Mr. Reynolds
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
 1
Frederick Treves Doctor Bennett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  2. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  5. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
 5
Frederick Treves Arthur
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  2. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
 4
Derek Waring Miles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
  2. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
  3. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
 3
Lockwood West Mr. Manderson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
 1
John Baddeley Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  3. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
 3
Alec Bregonzi Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
 1
John Graham Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
 1
Nigel Graham Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
 1
Philip Guard Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
 1
Peter Hawkins Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 1
Jo Kendall Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  2. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
 2
Elizabeth Morgan Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
 2
Audrey Nicholson Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
 1
Isabel Rennie Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
 1
Norma Ronald Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
 1
Leon Thau Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Richard Waring Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  14. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  21. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  22. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
  23. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  24. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
  25. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
  26. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
 26
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Charles Maxwell Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Threshold
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Trial Separation
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Good Neighbours
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Job
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Four-Part Harmony
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Party
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Move
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - The Convention
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - The Illness
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce
  13. Series 1, Episode 13 - A Nice Surprise
  14. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  21. Series 2, Episode 8 - Episode Eight
  22. Series 2, Episode 9 - Episode Nine
  23. Series 2, Episode 10 - Episode Ten
  24. Series 2, Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
  25. Series 2, Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
  26. Series 2, Episode 13 - Episode Thirteen
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