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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 2 - Business Relations

After failing to retrieve the shares during the divorce, Rupert now has to put his expansion plans on hold and hope that his wife hasn't discovered why he wants them back.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th February 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
Carmel Cryan Gladys
Paul Daneman John Hastings
Guest cast
Derek Farr Mr Matheson
Vivienne Ross Secretary
Delia Paton Miss Phillips
Charlie Stewart Fred
Jay Neill Eric
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Garry Freeman Production Designer

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