Agony (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, Agony is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Agony stars Maureen Lipman as Jane Lucas, Simon Williams as Laurence Lucas, Maria Charles as Bea Fisher and Diana Weston as Val Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Agony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Agony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agony tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agony (1979)?
- In GB, Agony is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Agony worth watching?
- Agony holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Agony?
- Agony stars Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Diana Weston and Jeremy Bulloch.
- When was Agony released?
- Agony was released in 1979.