Paradise Postponed The Lost Leader (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 51 min | Drama

Paradise Postponed

The Lost Leader (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 51 min | Drama

Titmuss eyes the Conservative Party nomination for the parliamentary seat recently lost to the socialists. First, though, he has to maneuver a rival out of the way. Then his wife, Charlotte, threatens to thwart his chances.

Director

Alvin Rakoff

Writer

John Mortimer (novel)

Producer

Jacqueline Davis

Production Designer

Michael Stringer

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 20, 1986

Release date

Oct 20, 1986 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

4 nominations

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30 cast members

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