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Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Ken Paradise (Duncan Preston), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman), Tommy Sutherland (Larry Lamb), Rowan Holdaway (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Love And Marriage

Love And Marriage (2013)

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 2013
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama following three generations of the same family. Alison Steadman stars as the matriarch who decides to walk out. Also features Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie, Larry Lamb, Ashley Jensen, Stewart Wright and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

Pauline grows increasingly frustrated and depressed when no one seems to notice she is retiring - not even her family. She soon realises she's faced with a big choice: continue with her life as is, or chance on a brand new one.

Further details

Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Frank Holdaway (David Ryall), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

It's the day of Pauline's retirement and she's disappointed to learn that hardly anyone's noticed or really cares - least of all her husband Silent Ken. The only person who does notice is Peter Bachman, who gives her a present. Pauline feels progressively more and more put upon and taken for granted by her family, and the pressure builds when her dad, Frank, has an accident. She seeks comfort from Ken who cruelly dismisses her, which is the last straw for Pauline - should she sit back and accept her life as it has been for years, or take a chance on a brand new one?

Kevin's secretly battling to make ends meet and sinking to desperate measures in order to do so. What will he do if Sarah finds out how bad it's got?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alison Steadman Pauline Paradise
Duncan Preston Ken Paradise
Celia Imrie Rowan Holdaway
Larry Lamb Tommy Sutherland
Ashley Jensen Sarah Paradise
Stewart Wright Kevin Paradise
Graeme Hawley Martin Paradise
Zoe Telford Michelle Paradise
Niky Wardley Heather McCallister
James McArdle Charlie McCallister
Bruce Alexander Peter Bachman
Jessica Sula Scarlett Quilter
Don Gilet Gary Thorpe
George Boden Nathan Paradise
Eryn McNally Abby Paradise
Caitlin Cronin Paradise Offspring
Joseph Cronin Paradise Offspring
Sam Cronin Paradise Offspring
Lucy Cronin Paradise Offspring
Betty Cronin Paradise Offspring
Lara Beardmore Paradise Offspring
Daisy Hinett Paradise Offspring
John Heffernan Ashley Roehampton
Guest cast
David Ryall Frank Holdaway
Gary Pillai Headmaster
Neal Barry Quizmaster
Jonty Stephens Alex Blakefield
Phil Nice Vicar
Writing team
Stewart Harcourt Writer
Sarah Creasey Script Editor
Production team
Debbie Isitt Director
Lawrence Till Producer
Rebecca De Souza Executive Producer
Will Gould Executive Producer
Stewart Harcourt Executive Producer
Jacquie Glanville Line Producer
Nicky Ager Editor
Tim Dickel Production Designer
Sam Jones Casting Director
Sarah Arthur Costume Designer
Andy McDonnell Director of Photography
Alyn Waterman Make-up Designer
Stephen McKeon Composer
Jon Ziman-Bright Graphics
Richard Harris 1st Assistant Director

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