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Agony. Jane Lucas (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: London Weekend Television.

Agony

ITV sitcom about an agony aunt. 20 episodes (3 series), 1979 - 1981. Stars Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Peter Blake and others.

Series 1, Episode 6 - Too Much Agony, Too Little Ecstasy

Jane is suffering with a cold after walking home in the rain from a party that turned out to be an orgy. It's also her birthday, and she decides to mark the occasion by leaving Laurence.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th April 1979
Time
9:15pm
Channel
ITV
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
Maureen Lipman Jane Lucas
Simon Williams Laurence Lucas
Maria Charles Bea
Peter Blake Andy Evol
Jeremy Bulloch Rob
Peter Denyer Michael
Jan Holden Diana
Diana Weston Val
Guest cast
Robert Gillespie Mr. Mince
Mona Bruce Bessie Basham
Isabelle Lucas Velma Small
Writing team
Len Richmond Writer
Anna Raeburn Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
John Reardon Producer
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