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The Fainthearted Feminist

1984-03-19 · 30 min / episode · Not rated

Comedy

A sitcom about a mother who decides to embrace the principles of feminism.

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Creators
Christopher Bond, Jill Tweedie
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Lynn RedgraveLynn RedgraveMartha
Jonathan NewthJosh
Sarah NevilleSarah NevilleMary
Helen CotterillHelen CotterillMo
Sara SugarmanSara SugarmanJane
Andrew PaleyBen

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