Is It Legal?. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Kate Isitt), Bob Birch (Patrick Barlow), Stella Phelps (Imelda Staunton), Darren (Matthew Ashforde), Colin Lotus (Richard Lumsden). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd
Is It Legal?

Is It Legal?

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1 / Channel 4
  • 1995 - 1998
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Solicitors Lotus, Spackman & Phelps is staffed by an almost entirely inept, but nevertheless well-meaning team - success is not their strongest point. Stars Imelda Staunton, Patrick Barlow, Richard Lumsden, Kate Isitt, Matthew Ashforde and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Death In Hounslow

Colin, the wayward son of an ex-senior partner, joins the firm and throws the office into chaos when he accidentally kills an aged benefactor with a paper-knife.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th September 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Imelda Staunton Stella Phelps
Patrick Barlow Bob Birch
Richard Lumsden Colin Lotus
Kate Isitt Alison
Matthew Ashforde Darren
Jeremy Clyde Dick Spackman
Nicole Arumugam Sarah
Guest cast
Charles Simon Mr. Dobson
John Thomson Ambulance Man
Cate Fowler Woman With Dog
Rupert Bates Man With Dog
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Elaine Cameron Script Editor
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Beryl Vertue Producer
Hugh Warren Line Producer
Al Burgess Line Producer
Mark Lawrence Editor
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
Michelle Guish Casting Director
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer
Keith Reed Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer

Video

Is It Legal?

The Complete Series of Is It Legal? is out on DVD.

Featuring: Matthew Ashforde (Darren), Patrick Barlow (Bob Birch), Kate Isitt (Alison), Richard Lumsden (Colin Lotus) & Imelda Staunton (Stella Phelps).

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