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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

Mark arrives at Tracy and Robert's house for dinner on the wrong night. Becky and her new man arrive for dinner on the right night.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 21st January 1993
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Bathurst Mark Taylor
Fiona Gillies Becky Johnson
Tracie Bennett Tracy Glazebrook
Paul Raffield Robert Glazebrook
Paul Mark Elliott (as Paul-Mark Elliott) Trevor
Writing team
Steven Moffat Writer
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
Andre Ptaszyński Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
Kenny Craddock Composer
Colin Gibson Composer

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