Agony. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Lucas (Simon Williams), Jane Lucas (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Agony

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 2, Episode 3 - Coming Out... And Going In Again?

After Rob leaves him, Jane encourages Michael to join her and co-present a special gay advice edition of the radio show. But as duplicitous a weasel as ever, Junior lets Michael's real name slip on air, putting his teaching career in jeopardy.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 27th April 1980
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Maureen Lipman Jane Lucas
Simon Williams Laurence Lucas
Maria Charles Bea
Jeremy Bulloch Rob
Peter Denyer Michael
Robert Austin Junior Truscombe
Bill Nighy Vincent Fish
Guest cast
Michael Redfern Neville
Ozzie Stevens 1st. Schoolboy
William Vanderpuye Palmer
Stuart Wilde 2nd. Schoolboy
Stuart Mackenzie 3rd. Schoolboy
Ian Judge Fred Cavaliero
Nichola McAuliffe Joyce (Voice)
Writing team
Stan Hey Writer
Andrew Nickolds Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
John Reardon Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Colin Monk Production Designer
Sheila McIntosh Casting Director
Linda Mattock Costume Designer
Bryan Love Lighting Designer
Graham Field Composer

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