The Rebel
- TV sitcom
- U&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
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Monday 16th June at 2:20am on U&Gold
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Series 2, Episode 2 - Death
Cath's lodger Amaya offers to drive Cath, Henry, Margaret and Charles to a friend's funeral. With Henry due to give the eulogy, being late is not an option, but in fact it's touch and go if he'll even make it at all.
Further details
Cath's lodger Amaya offers to drive Cath, Henry, Margaret and Charles to a friend's funeral. However, her best intentions are quickly ruined when Henry insists on making the journey on his Lambretta. While Charles sees the journey as an opportunity to get closer to Margaret, Cath's anxiety for Henry's safety reaches fever pitch when his beloved Scooter ends up in a hedge, and he is forced to take public transport. With Henry due to give the eulogy, being late is not an option, but in fact it's touch and go if he'll even make it at all.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 15th November 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- U&Gold
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Callow | Henry Palmer |
| Bill Paterson | Charles |
| Anita Dobson | Margaret |
| Anna Crilly | Cath |
| Vivian Oparah | Amaya |
| Jessie Cave | Steph |
| Lorna Gayle | Gloria |
| Rich Keeble | Ticket Inspector |
| Tony Pritchard | Farmer |
| Michael Bertenshaw | Vicar |
| Andrew Birch | Writer |
| James Cary | Writer |
| Richard Hurst | Writer |
| Vadim Jean | Director |
| Simon Lupton | Series Producer |
| Ben Walker | Producer |
| Jon Rolph | Executive Producer |
| Pete Thornton | Executive Producer |
| Robin Peters | Editor |
| Steve Parnell | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Scott Langridge | Costume Designer |
| Clive Norman | Director of Photography |
| Nicola Coleman | Make-up Designer |
| David Isaac Feldstein | Composer |
| Susie Munachen | Make-up Designer |
| Steve Roberts | 1st Assistant Director |
| Peter Freeman | 1st Assistant Director |