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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Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

The Rebel. Image shows from L to R: Henry Palmer (Simon Callow), Vicar (Michael Bertenshaw). Copyright: Retort
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.

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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
Gold
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 10th November 2017 9:20pm Gold
Friday 17th November 2017 9:20pm Gold
Monday 20th November 2017 10:20pm Gold
Monday 18th June 2018 3:05am Gold
Thursday 18th April 2019 1:30am Gold
Saturday 20th April 2019 2:35am Gold
Wednesday 24th April 2019 2:20am Gold
Friday 13th March 2020 3:20am Gold
Saturday 14th March 2020 3:05am Gold
Wednesday 18th March 2020 3:15am Gold
Thursday 2nd July 2020 2:35am Gold
Wednesday 8th July 2020 3:15am Gold
Saturday 13th February 2021 3:25am Gold
Tuesday 16th March 2021 2:30am Gold
Saturday 20th March 2021 3:10am Gold
Sunday 18th July 2021 3:25am Gold
Saturday 9th October 2021 2:35am Gold
Thursday 28th October 2021 12:30am Gold
Tuesday 18th January 2022 1:05am Gold
Wednesday 9th March 2022 2:35am Gold
Saturday 18th February 2023 3:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Callow Henry Palmer
Bill Paterson Charles
Anita Dobson Margaret
Anna Crilly Cath
Vivian Oparah Amaya
Guest cast
Jessie Cave Steph
Lorna Gayle Gloria
Rich Keeble Ticket Inspector
Tony Pritchard Farmer
Michael Bertenshaw Vicar
Writing team
Andrew Birch Writer
James Cary Writer
Richard Hurst Writer
Production team
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

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