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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Series 2, Episode 2

A chance encounter with one of her neighbours during a late-night power cut leads Gemma to do something she never thought she would: have sex without being in love. To make matters worse, she's never met him before - although she has spoken to him!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 12th September 1982
Time
8:55pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Felicity Kendal Gemma Palmer
Elspet Gray Mrs Palmer
Michael Howe Sebastian
Guest cast
Sarah Bullen Julia (Gemma's Friend)
Gillian Royale The Lady Upstairs
Anthony Smee The Man Next Door
David Tate Mr Kennington (Voice)
Sally Grace Radio Interviewer (Voice)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Glenn Hyde Editor
Chris Booth Editor
Alan Spalding Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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