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 2, Episode 2 - Hounslow F.M.

The partners are squabbling over who should give legal advice to their local radio station - the only one in the country with more DJs than listeners. Virgin Radio star Jonathan Coleman plays the role of disc jockey Tony Parks.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 31st October 1996
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
Guest cast
Jonathan Coleman Radio D.J.
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Elaine Cameron Script Editor
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Beryl Vertue Producer
Michael Treen Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer

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