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The Last Song. Leo Bannister (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: BBC.

The Last Song

BBC Two sitcom about a male divorcee. 13 episodes (2 series), 1981 - 1983. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Caroline Blakiston, Henrietta Baynes, Gay Wilde and others.

Series 1, Episode 1

After separating from his wife, all Leo wants now is to live a quiet life. But he has become involved with Liz, a 24 year old, and she has somehow squatted in his life and is not about to settle down.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd November 1981
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
Geoffrey Palmer Leo Bannister
Caroline Blakiston Alice Bannister
Henrietta Baynes (as Hetty Baynes) Jane Bannister
Nina Thomas Liz
Barbara Flynn Shirley
Marjie Lawrence (as Marjorie Lawrence) Mrs Carroll
Guest cast
Annette Badland Mrs Healey
Carolyn Lyster Hospital sister
Eliza Hunt Second hospital sister
Tony London Justin
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Producer
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