TV
Is It Legal? (ITV-C4 1995-1998, Patrick Barlow, Imelda Staunton)
Sitcom Is It Legal? detailed the exploits of the staff of the firm of shambolic solicitors Lotus, Spackman & Phelps. Stella Phelps was the senior partner whilst the other partners were Colin Lotus and Dick Spackman. Also working in the office were senior clerk Bob, secretary Alison and general dogsbody Darren.
The show moved from ITV to Channel Four for its third and final season after Carlton passed on making any further episodes (this was despite the fact that the show was named best ITV Comedy during it’s first season.
cast
Patrick Barlow as Bob
Imelda Staunton as Stella Phelps
Richard Lumsden as Colin Lotus
Jeremy Clyde as Dick Spackman (seasons 1 & 2)
Kate Isitt as Alison
Matthew Ashforde as Darren
Nicole Arumugam as Sarah (seasons 1 & 2)
crew details
Writer: Simon Nye
Producer: Beryl Vertue
production details
Country: UK
Network: ITV – Carlton – Hartswood – Channel 4
Duration: 21×25 minute episodes
Aired From: 12 September 1995 – 9 December 1998
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