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 6 - The Old Flame

George turns himself inside out in confusion when he realises that a former girlfriend, Jackie, who Kate is rather touchy about, will be at a party they are due to attend.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th September 1963
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers George Starling
Prunella Scales Kate Starling
Guest cast
Richard Carpenter Harold
Antony Hall Ossie
Sally Bazely Jackie
Katy Wild Ethel
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Graeme Muir Director
Graeme Muir Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Ridley Scott Production Designer

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