Rich Tea and Sympathy is a British comedy-drama series written and created by David Nobbs. The show starred Patricia Hodge and Denis Quilley. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for one series and six episodes and aired on the ITV network between 5 July and 9 August 1991.
Plot The series follows a divorced mother Julia Merrygrove (Patricia Hodge) has two teenage children and works as a local councillor whilst also holding down a job in a biscuit factory. Julia begins an affair with George Rudge (Denis Quilley), her opposite number on the council.
Cast Patricia Hodge as Julia Merrygrove Denis Quilley as George Rudge Lionel Jeffries as Grandpa Rudge Jean Alexander as Granny Trellis Anne Reid as Sally Ray Lonnen as Steve Merrygrove Tracie Bennett as Nikki James Warrior as Colin Pink Claudia Bryan as Samantha Merrygrove Chris Garner as Warren Rudge Lorraine Ashbourne as Karen Rudge Sara Griffiths as Tracey Rudge Jason Flemyng as John Merrygrove
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Reception Following on from his enormous success with A Bit of a Do, David Nobbs created Rich Tea and Sympathy, a story of love and politics.
Home media The complete series was released on DVD by Network in a two-disc set on 3 September 2007.
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