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 5 - Infatuation

Office relations become strained in a competition to win the affections of a visiting law student, while Bob's hopes of snaring the sandwich girl are bolstered when he learns that she has split up with her boyfriend.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th October 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
Raymond Coulthard Peter
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Elaine Cameron Script Editor
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Beryl Vertue Producer
Hugh Warren Line Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
Michelle Guish Casting Director
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer
Keith Reed Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer

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