Solo. Gemma Palmer (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC
Solo

Solo

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981 - 1982
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about Gemma Palmer, a newly single girl intent on making her own, independent way in the world, with varying degrees of failure. Stars Felicity Kendal, Stephen Moore, Elspet Gray, Debbie Wheeler, Stella Goodier and Michael Howe

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Stella Goodier Bernadette
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Elspet Gray Mrs Palmer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 13
Michael Howe Sebastian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 6
Felicity Kendal Gemma Palmer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 13
Stephen Moore Danny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 8
Debbie Wheeler Josie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John Abineri Mr Williams (Crank)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Ken Barker Car Driver
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Diana Bishop Mrs Mitchell (Woman With 7 Children)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Susan Bishop Gloria (Gemma's Friend Danny Slept With)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Roger Brierley Mr Curran (Social Training Officer)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Sarah Bullen Julia (Gemma's Friend)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 2
Zena Daire Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Deddie Davies Mrs McNally (Woman With Violent Husband)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Myrtle Devenish Irate Woman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
June Ellis Mrs Hayward (Woman With Litigious Husband)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Hilda Fenemore Mother-in-law
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Jeff Harding Josh (Bearded Man)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Damaris Hayman Librarian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Peter Howitt Raif (19 Year Old)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Milton Johns Mr Breck (Man In Bed)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Stella Kemball Bank Cashier
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Josie Kidd Mrs Dean (Citizens Advice Bureau Woman)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Jo Manning Wilson Iris (Cleaner)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Belinda Mayne Rosie (Sebastian's Lover)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 3
Colin Murphy Billy (Mrs Mitchell's Son)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Sue Nicholls Sharon Cartwright (Woman From Tower Block)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Cindy Oswin Cashier
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Peter Penry-Jones Mr Baines
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Arnold Peters Mr Campbell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Margaret Pilleau Mrs Breck
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Rose Power Mrs Thompson (Old Couple With Electricity Bills)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Rapley Crematorium Superintendant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
David Rintoul Rex (Rosie's Other Lover / Gemma's Lover)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 2
Michael Ripper Irate Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Gillian Royale Wife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Gillian Royale The Lady Upstairs
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
John Rudling Mr Thompson (Old Couple With Electricity Bills)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Anthony Smee The Man Next Door
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Ronnie Stevens Doctor Maynard
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Ralph Watson Husband
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Sally Grace Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Sally Grace Radio Interviewer (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Geoffrey Matthews Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Geoffrey Matthews Funeral Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Elizabeth Proud Funeral Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Elizabeth Proud Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Norma Ronald Funeral Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Norma Ronald Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
David Tate Mr Kennington (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
David Tate Voice (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Carla Lane Writer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Gareth Gwenlan Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Gareth Gwenlan Producer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 13
Glenn Hyde Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Mike Robotham Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Chris Booth Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
David Hillier (as Dave Hillier) Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
Ken Pimenta Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 2
Gloria Clayton Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Tony Snoaden Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Alan Spalding Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  4. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Tim Gleeson Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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