Series

Agony

★ 6.1(8)197930m3 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Anna Raeburn, Len Richmond
Release date: 1979-03-11
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 20
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: LWT

About Agony

Agony is a 1979 web series in the Comedy and Drama genres, created by Anna Raeburn and Len Richmond, starring Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams and Maria Charles. It spans 3 seasons and 20 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Agony in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Series 16 eps · 1979

Series 27 eps · 1980

Series 37 eps · 1981

Cast

Maureen Lipman

Jane Lucas

Simon Williams

Laurence Lucas

Maria Charles

Bea Fisher

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Agony in South Africa?+

Agony is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Agony on Netflix?+

Agony is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of Agony are there?+

Agony has 3 seasons and 20 episodes in total.

Who stars in Agony?+

Agony stars Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams and Maria Charles.

When did Agony come out?+

Agony is a 1979 web series created by Anna Raeburn and Len Richmond.

What genre is Agony?+

Agony is Comedy and Drama series.

Who created Agony?+

Agony was created by Anna Raeburn and Len Richmond.