About Face

1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 1 (UK)
12 x 30 minute episodes

This series of twelve unconnected sitcoms spotlighted the many talents of Maureen Lipman, as she played twelve different leading roles, with guest stars in each episode.

During the run, Lipman played a golf widow, a loo attendant in a posh London nightclub, an American stage manager at a provincial theatre, the long-suffering wife of a politician, a Cypriot immigrant, an overworked doctor, a vagrant who lived on the streets of London, a dowdy South London telephonist who blossomed into a passionate flamenco dancer, and Margaret Thatcher, amongst other characters.

There were two series of About Face, and the last show was written by Lipman’s husband, Jack Rosenthal.

Guest stars included Michael Gambon, Phyllida Law, John Wells, Keith Barron, Libby Morris, Stephanie Cole, Martin Clunes and Bernard Hill.

Carol / Helen / Gracie / Patience / Margaret Thatcher / Wendy / Louise / Peggy / Anne / Deirdre / Helen Firebrace / Dr MacBride
Maureen Lipman

Episodes

Searching for Señor Duende | Stand by Your Man | Gracie | Mrs Worthington’s Daughter | Send Her Victorious | Bag Lady || Tourist Attraction | This for the Half Darling | Requiem | Briefcase Encounter | Monkey Business | Sleeping Sickness