Agony. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Lucas (Simon Williams), Jane Lucas (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Agony
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1979 - 1981
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Jane Lucas is a radio and magazine agony aunt whose problems seem to eclipse those of her 'patients'. Stars Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Peter Blake, Jeremy Bulloch and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - An Unmarried Couple
Jane is struggling to cope with Laurence's departure, picturing him to have a litany of girlfriends. A visit from her domineering predecessor at the magazine doesn't help, and then her mother visits for dinner.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 18th March 1979
- Time
- 9:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Maureen Lipman | Jane Lucas |
| Simon Williams | Laurence Lucas |
| Maria Charles | Bea |
| Peter Blake | Andy Evol |
| Jeremy Bulloch | Rob |
| Peter Denyer | Michael |
| Diana Weston | Val |
| David Ashford | Simon Masters |
| Mona Bruce | Bessie Basham |
| Sheila Keith | Emily Bakewell |
| Debby Cumming | Clare |
| Peter John | Mr. Walker |
| Stephanie Cole | Mrs. Mansfield |
| Len Richmond | Writer |
| Anna Raeburn | Writer |
| John Reardon | Director |
| John Reardon | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| Colin Monk | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Sue Formston | Costume Designer |
| Bryan Love | Lighting Designer |
| Graham Field | Composer |