Agony
Agony is a British sitcom produced by LWT for ITV, broadcast from 1979 to 1981. It stars Maureen Lipman as successful agony aunt Jane Lucas, whose own personal life and marriage is a disaster. It was written by Len Richmond, Anna Raeburn, Stan Hey and Andrew Nickolds. Although a comedy, Agony sometimes dealt with taboo issues such as drug use, racism, abortion, interracial relationships, and swinging, and was the first British sitcom to portray a gay couple as non-camp, witty, intelligent and happy people. It also openly mocked the government, the ruling classes, and religion, and occasionally contained dark and dramatic storylines.
Cast: Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles
6 episodes
- 1. HelpJane Lucas, overworked advice columnist for Person magazine, tries to cope with her usual hectic schedule as she advises a shy transvestite and takes a phone call from her husband informing her he's leaving her.12CC30minMar 11, 1979
- 2. An Unmarried CoupleJane tries to get use to being alone and to deal with the reactions from an avid press and an overwrought mother.12CC30minMar 18, 1979
- 3. Conjugal WrongsLaurence returns when Jane agrees to try some mechanical assistance for their lovemaking.12CC30minMar 25, 1979
- 4. Wedlock, DeadlockLaurence's interest in another woman at the hospital where he works prompts him to suggest that he and Jane have an open marriage agreement.12CC30minApr 8, 1979
- 5. Forever and NeverJane tries to balance Laurence's demands for attention with Michael and Rob's need for her to mediate a quarrel.12CC30minApr 15, 1979
- 6. Too Much Agony, Too Little EcstasyJane celebrates her birthday by taking the advice she's been giving to another woman; she leaves Laurence.12CC30minApr 29, 1979
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Agony
Agony is a British sitcom produced by LWT for ITV, broadcast from 1979 to 1981. It stars Maureen Lipman as successful agony aunt Jane Lucas, whose own personal life and marriage is a disaster. It was written by Len Richmond, Anna Raeburn, Stan Hey and Andrew Nickolds. Although a comedy, Agony sometimes dealt with taboo issues such as drug use, racism, abortion, interracial relationships, and swinging, and was the first British sitcom to portray a gay couple as non-camp, witty, intelligent and happy people. It also openly mocked the government, the ruling classes, and religion, and occasionally contained dark and dramatic storylines.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Anna Raeburn, Len Richmond
- Studio
- LWT
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
