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 3, Episode 6 - Lucas v Lucas

Jane's handling Michael's abduction remarkably well; her mother, on the other hand, is a bit more hysterical. The police haven't any leads, and Laurence calls in a private investigator.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 22nd February 1981
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Maureen Lipman Jane Lucas
Simon Williams Laurence Lucas
Maria Charles Bea
Peter Blake Andy Evol
Jeremy Bulloch Rob
Jan Holden Diana
Robert Austin Junior Truscombe
Guest cast
Yvonne D'Alpra WPC Robinson
John Tordoff Ray
Roderic Leigh Kidnapper
Derek Martin Police Inspector
Writing team
Stan Hey Writer
Andrew Nickolds Writer
Production team
John Reardon Director
John Reardon Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Rae George Production Designer
Lesley Weeks Casting Director
Janey Evers Costume Designer
Graham Field Composer
Trevor Saunders Lighting Designer

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