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Partners. Image shows from L to R: Diana Bannister (Mel Martin), Rupert Bannister (Derek Waring). Copyright: BBC
Partners

Partners

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

With a divorce looming, Rupert has to find a way to retrieve the shares he gave to his wife on their wedding night. Stars Derek Waring, Mel Martin, Elizabeth Counsell, Derek Francis, Jacqueline Clarke and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Partnership

It's the day of their divorce and Rupert has to try and persuade Diana to give up the shares in the Bannister business that he gave her on their wedding night.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 29th January 1981
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Waring Rupert Bannister
Mel Martin Diana Bannister
Elizabeth Counsell Pamela Heslop
Derek Francis George Gilkes
Jacqueline Clarke Brenda
Carmel Cryan Gladys
Guest cast
Derek Farr Mr Matheson
John Rolfe Bill
Steve Plytas Head waiter
Ray Marioni Waiter
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer

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