Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC
Marriage Lines

Marriage Lines

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1963 - 1966
  • 43 episodes (5 series)

The pitfalls of marriage as witnessed by George and Kate Starling. From early difficulties to baby difficulties. Stars Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Edward de Souza, Ronald Hines and Christine Finn

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Bed

After disagreeing over sleeping habits and the size of their bed, Kate begins to imagine that George is going off her whilst he becomes convinced she's desperate to start a family.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th August 1963
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers George Starling
Prunella Scales Kate Starling
Christine Finn Norah
Guest cast
Geoffrey Sumner George's Father
Alan Rolfe 1st Shop Assistant
Michael Darlow 2nd Shop Assistant
John D. Allison Youth in Shop
Dianne Greaves Girl in Shop
Martin Gordon Waiter
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Director
Graeme Muir Producer
Malcolm Middleton Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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