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 5

Gemma's thrilled when a surprise cheque for £3,000 arrives, courtesy of Aunt Cissie. She's immediately decides to buy her first car since she was 18 and talks Sebastian into giving her some refresher lessons. Mother, however, is still occupied only with pushing her into an idealistic future.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 3rd October 1982
Time
8:55pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Felicity Kendal Gemma Palmer
Stephen Moore Danny
Elspet Gray Mrs Palmer
Michael Howe Sebastian
Guest cast
Belinda Mayne Rosie (Sebastian's Lover)
June Ellis Mrs Hayward (Woman With Litigious Husband)
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Glenn Hyde Editor
David Hillier (as Dave Hillier) Editor
Tony Snoaden Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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