Spark

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Upon the death of his overbearing mother, forty-something computer expert Ashley Parkerwell is free to experience life - and particualrly, love - for the first time. Stars James Fleet, Jan Francis, Alistair McGowan, Anne Reid, Rebecca Raybone and Brigit Forsyth

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
James Fleet Ashley Parkerwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Brigit Forsyth Mrs Wells
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 5
Jan Francis Colette Parkerwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Alistair McGowan Mike Parkerwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
 4
Rebecca Raybone Gillian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Anne Reid Mrs. Rudge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Chris Armstrong (as Christopher Armstrong) Barman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
 1
Roger Booth Kimberley's Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
 1
Nigel Bradshaw Hotel Doorman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 1
Roger Brierley Undertaker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
 1
Ian Burford Vicar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
 1
Julia Deakin Ursula Craig
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 3
Peter Foster Pedestrian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 1
Michael Hobbs Hotel Receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 1
Bryan Lawrence Man in Pub
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 1
Carla Mendonca (as Carla Mendonça) Beth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 3
Marianna Reidman Diane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 1
Christopher Scoular Walter Craig
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
 2
Joan Sims Aunt Hattie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
 1
Philip Snipe Youth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 1
Guy Vincent Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
 1
Mike Walling Retailer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Roy Clarke Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Angie De Chastelai Smith (as Angela de Chastelai Smith) Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Mike Stephens Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Roger Martin Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
John Bristow Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Irene Whilton Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Christina Baker Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Roy Moore Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6
Gail Evans Production Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fourth Cousin Kimberley
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Beth
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Beth Again
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ursula
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ursula... Sober This time
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Girl At The Bull's Head
 6

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