Partners. Image shows from L to R: Diana Bannister (Mel Martin), Rupert Bannister (Derek Waring). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Marriage Of Convenience
Rupert's attempt to sell his company as a happy family firm means he has to persuade Diana to pretend she is still his wife in order to impress an important financier. Not a plan that impresses his new love!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th February 1981
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Derek Waring | Rupert Bannister |
| Mel Martin | Diana Bannister |
| Elizabeth Counsell | Pamela Heslop |
| Derek Francis | George Gilkes |
| Carmel Cryan | Gladys |
| Paul Daneman | John Hastings |
| John Horsley | Kelsey-Smith |
| Antony Viccars | Waiter |
| Richard Waring | Writer |
| Harold Snoad | Director |
| Harold Snoad | Producer |
| Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer |