Joking Apart. Image shows from L to R: Mark Taylor (Robert Bathurst), Becky Johnson (Fiona Gillies). Copyright: BBC
Joking Apart

Joking Apart

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1991 - 1995
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Stand-up comedian Mark is left by his wife. He must attempt to win Becky back, get revenge on her new man Trevor, and deal with her well-meaning but simple friends, Tracy and Robert. Stars Robert Bathurst, Fiona Gillies, Tracie Bennett, Paul Raffield and Paul Mark Elliott

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Robert Bathurst Mark Taylor
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Tracie Bennett Tracy Glazebrook
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Fiona Gillies Becky Johnson
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Paul Mark Elliott (as Paul-Mark Elliott) Trevor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Paul Raffield Robert Glazebrook
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Helen Atkinson-Wood Sally
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Charlotte Avery Monica
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Jonathan Barlow Weather Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Paul Brooke Dr Strickland
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Michael Burtenshaw Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Katy Carmichael Waitress
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Shirley Cassedy Mother in Shop
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Anthony Collin Robert's Father
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Michael Cuckson Andy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Patrick Duggan Preston
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Elizabeth Edmonds Drunk Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Martin Ellis Alan (Robert's Colleague)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Rachel Fielding (as Rachael Fielding) Janice
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
John Fortune Clement
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Tony Gardner Michael
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
James Greene Vicar
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 2
Maxwell Hutcheon Shop Owner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Karl Jenkinson Van Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Barbara Keogh Aunt Helen
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Diane Langton Prostitute
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Frank Lee Taxi Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Rhoda Lewis Lady At Funeral
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 2
Robert Llewellyn Tom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Mark Lockyer Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Geoffrey McGivern Dave
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Jo Powell Robert's Mother
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Paul Rainbow Man At Funeral
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
 1
John Rowlfe Alison's Father
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Kerry Shale Stranger
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Kerry Shale Dick
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Oliver Stone Young Boy in Shop
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Michael Thomas Rick
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Amanda Walker Alison's Mother
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Nina Young Alison
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Steven Moffat Writer
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Bob Spiers Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
John Kilby Director
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 2
Andre Ptaszyński Producer
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
Chris Wadsworth Editor
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 13
John Anderson Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Kenny Craddock Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Colin Gibson Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Jim Hatchard Production Designer
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  1. Pilot - Joking Apart
 1

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