The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort
The Rebel

The Rebel

  • TV sitcom
  • Gold
  • 2016 - 2017
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom starring Simon Callow as a rebellious pensioner. Also features Bill Paterson, Anita Dobson, Amit Shah, Anna Crilly and Vivian Oparah

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Simon Callow Henry Palmer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Bill Paterson Charles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Anita Dobson Margaret
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Amit Shah Jeremy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 6
Anna Crilly Cath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Vivian Oparah Amaya
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Nila Aalia Jane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
 1
Moyo Akande (as Moyo Akandé) DS Freeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 2
Oliver Alvin-Wilson Tony
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 1
Jacob Avery Ash
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
Zara Azam Amaya's Friend
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 1
Frances Barber Angela
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 2
Peter Basham Mike
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 1
Michael Bertenshaw Vicar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Jan Carey Retirement Home Art Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 1
Sonya Cassidy Verity
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
 1
Jessie Cave Steph
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Ed Coleman Steve
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
 1
Philip Cumbus PC Burns
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
 3
Lorna Gayle Gloria
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Jon Glover Dennis
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 1
Tom Golding Letting Lee
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
 1
Rian Gordon Luke
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
Nickolas Grace Robert Downey Sr
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
Clive Greenwood Man in Hat
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
 1
Stacha Hicks Customer Janette
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
 1
London Hughes Bank Customer Advisor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
 1
Ben Hunter Lad On Beach
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Clara Indrani Ms Budaly for the Prosecution
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
 1
Alex Jarrett Tish
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
Anthony Kaye Christopher
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
 1
Paul Kaye Sebastian/Seb/Bastian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 1
Rich Keeble Ticket Inspector
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Ethan Lawrence Sales Lee
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
 1
Joan Linder Muffin Customer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
 1
Doon Mackichan Doctor McGill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
 1
Colin McFarlane Roderick
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
James Millard Court Official
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
 1
Danny Morgan Matt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
 1
Katrina Nare Poppy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 1
Kate O'Sullivan Duty Nurse
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Dan Phillips Barman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 1
Ronald Pickup Doctor Cranmore
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Luke Pierre Health Care Assistant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Robert Portal Auctioneer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 1
Tony Pritchard Farmer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Zita Sattar Matron
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Marc Small Shop Manager
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
 1
Michael Stranney Jed
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
 1
Simon Williams Judge 'Scabby' Pawson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
 1
Sarah Winter Harriet Cusp
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Andrew Birch Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
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James Cary Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 3
Richard Hurst Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 3
James Cary Script Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 3
Richard Hurst Script Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 3
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Vadim Jean Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Simon Lupton Series Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 6
Vadim Jean Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 3
Ben Walker Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 6
Simon Lupton Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 3
Tanya Qureshi Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 3
Jon Rolph Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 9
Pete Thornton Executive Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 6
Daniel Gethic Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 3
Robin Peters Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 3
Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 3
Steve Parnell Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
 6
Adrian Smith Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
 3
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
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David Isaac Feldstein Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Law
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Art
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Money
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Health
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love
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Susie Munachen Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Peter Freeman 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
 1
Julie Sykes 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Sex
 1
Andrew Birch Creator
Steve North Commissioner
Richard Watsham Commissioner

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