Growing Pains Of Adrian Mole, The (ITV 1987, Gian Sammarco, Lulu)

Sitcom that was a sequel to The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole and featured further adolescent episodes in the angst filled teenage life of Adrian Mole, mostly concerning the break up of his parents marriage and his burgeoning relationship with Pandora.

Adrian’s parents, George (Stephen Moore) and Pauline (Lulu) are in fact now separated. Pauline has become involved with Mr Lucas (Paul Greenwood), while George now has a relationship with Doreen Slater (Su Elliot).

production details
UK / ITV – Thames / 6×25 minute episodes / Broadcast 5 January – 19 February 1987

Writer: Sue Townsend / Music: Ian Dury / Producer: Peter Sasdy

cast
GIAN SAMMARCO as Adrian Mole
LULU as Pauline Mole
STEPHEN MOORE as Dad
BERYL REID as Gran
LINDSEY STAGG as Pandora
BILL FRASER as Bert Baxter
DORIS HARE as Queenie

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