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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 6 - New Engagement

With his decree becoming absolute in 24 hours, Rupert suddenly sees the benefit of Diana to his company as she effortlessly solves one crisis after another at Bannister's Bathroom Fittings. If only they could solve their own problems quite so easily...

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th March 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
Jacqueline Clarke Brenda
Guest cast
Delia Paton Miss Phillips
Jay Neill Eric
Stuart Sherwin Committee Member
Colin Rose Committee Member
Paul Maxwell Granger
Gerard Hely Tyson
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer

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