Joking Apart
Series Overview
Joking Apart is a BBC television sitcom written by Steven Moffat about the rise and fall of a relationship. It juxtaposes a couple, Mark and Becky, who fall in love and marry, before getting separated and finally divorced. The twelve episodes, broadcast between 1993 and 1995, were directed by Bob Spiers and produced by Andre Ptaszynski for independent production company Pola Jones. The show is semi-autobiographical; it was inspired by the then recent separation of Moffat and his first wife. Some of the episodes in the first series followed a non-linear parallel structure, contrasting the rise of the relationship with the fall. Other episodes were ensemble farces, predominantly including the couple's friends Robert and Tracy. Paul Mark Elliott also appeared as Trevor, Becky's lover.
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1993 – 1995
Premiered: Thu, Jan 7, 1993
Steven MoffatLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 12”
Tracy takes part in a television phone-in show about divorce....Just not how she imagined. Inevitably, Becky and Mark are soon centre-stage in the discussion. As more and more revelations come out, some relationships will never be the same again....
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Moffat
Kenny Craddock, Colin Gibson
Andre Ptaszynski
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Kenny Craddock
Original Music Composer
Colin Gibson
Original Music Composer
Andre Ptaszynski
Producer
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Joking Apart about?
Joking Apart is a BBC television sitcom written by Steven Moffat about the rise and fall of a relationship. It juxtaposes a couple, Mark and Becky, who fall in love and marry, before getting separated and finally divorced. The twelve episodes, broadcast between 1993 and 1995, were directed by Bob Spiers and produced by Andre Ptaszynski for independent production company Pola Jones. The show is semi-autobiographical; it was inspired by the then recent separation of Moffat and his first wife. Some of the episodes in the first series followed a non-linear parallel structure, contrasting the rise of the relationship with the fall. Other episodes were ensemble farces, predominantly including the couple's friends Robert and Tracy. Paul Mark Elliott also appeared as Trevor, Becky's lover.
How many seasons does Joking Apart have?
Joking Apart comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Joking Apart?
Key cast members in Joking Apart include Robert Bathurst, Fiona Gillies, Tracie Bennett, Paul Raffield.
Who created or directed Joking Apart?
Joking Apart was developed and directed by Steven Moffat.