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The Parent Trap
Season 8, Episode 1
Ben falls in love with his neighbour's plasma-screen TV when he takes delivery of it for them. Meanwhile, Michael's current flame may be expecting a smaller but more problematic delivery. Domestic comedy, starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker as harassed parents
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16x9
Movie/Drama
Sitcom
Cast & Crew
Robert Lindsay
(Actor)
.. Ben Harper
Zoe Wanamaker
(Actor)
.. Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe
(Actor)
.. Janey
Gabriel Thomson
(Actor)
.. Michael
Siobhan Hayes
(Actor)
.. Abi
Keiron Self
(Actor)
.. Roger
Tayler Marshall
(Actor)
.. Kenzo
Adam James
(Actor)
.. Daniel
Matthew Fenton
(Actor)
.. Joshua
Phil Nice
(Actor)
.. Mr Baker
Regina Freedman
(Actor)
.. Mrs Baker
Ellie Beaven
(Actor)
.. Nikki
Peter McNally
(Actor)
.. Mr MacIntyre
John Bartlett
(Producer)
Baz Taylor
(Director)
Paul Minett
(Writer)
Brian Leveson
(Writer)
More Information
Did You Know..
Robert Lindsay
(Actor)
.. Ben Harper
Born:
December 13, 1949
in
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Best Known For:
Citizen Smith and My Family.
Early-life:
Born Robert Lindsay Stevenson on December 13, 1949, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. One of three children, his Second World War veteran father worked as a joiner and his mother was a cleaner. He failed his 11-plus exam and went to the Secondary Modern Gladstone Boys School. Despite having a miserable time there, his art teacher spotted his acting talent in a school production and encouraged him to take it up seriously. He originally intended to become a drama teacher, but worked in regional theatre companies after attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
Career:
Lindsay's movie debut came in 1973's That'll Be the Day. His big break came in 1977 when he played would-be revolutionary Wolfie in John Sullivan's BBC sitcom Citizen Smith. After that he concentrated on serious roles. Theatre parts include Hamlet and Cyrano De Bergerac, but his biggest stage hit to date is musical Me and My Girl, for which he won numerous awards on both sides of the Atlantic. He made his Hollywood debut in the ill-received Bert Rigby You're a Fool in 1989, but Alan Bleasdale's TV series GBH put his career back on track. Since then, successes include Jake's Progress, The Wimbledon Poisoner, Brazen Hussies, Hornblower and My Family. More recently, he's starred in detective drama Jericho, played Tony Blair in A Very Social Secretary and The Trial of Tony Blair, traced his family on Who Do You Think You Are? and starred in Sky1 sitcom Spy.
Quote:
'There's a huge entertainer in me, and I couldn't ignore it any longer. I wanted to be very serious, but I've paid my dues and should start enjoying my career.'
Trivia:
He supports Derby County.
Zoe Wanamaker
(Actor)
.. Susan Harper
Born:
May 13, 1949
in
New York
Best Known For:
Playing a variety of strong women.
Early-life:
Born May 13, 1949, in New York, the daughter of acclaimed actors Charlotte Holland and Sam Wanamaker. At the age of three, her family fled the US before her father could be called by Senator McCarthy's notorious House of Un-American Activities Committee; the family settled in the UK. Zoë decided to become an actress at age 10 after spending a summer in Stratford-Upon-Avon watching her father. Both parents tried to persuade her not to go into the profession but she enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 1970.
Career:
Wanamaker spent 25 years with the RSC and National Theatre, and continues to appear on stage. She made her TV debut in 1975 in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill. Her most memorable work has come on the small screen in projects such as Edge of Darkness, the first episode of Prime Suspect, A Dance to the Music of Time, Love Hurts, My Family, David Copperfield, Gormenghast and Doctor Who; she also has a recurring role as Ariadne Oliver in Agatha Christie's Poirot. Films include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Wilde.
Quote:
'I think there is a niche for Beauty and the Beast, but there are also people who want to see good drama, who want to be moved by something.'
Trivia:
Despite her English upbringing, she remains a US citizen and received an honorary CBE in 2000.
Daniela Denby-Ashe
(Actor)
.. Janey
Gabriel Thomson
(Actor)
.. Michael
Siobhan Hayes
(Actor)
.. Abi
Keiron Self
(Actor)
.. Roger
Tayler Marshall
(Actor)
.. Kenzo
Adam James
(Actor)
.. Daniel
Born:
September 09, 1972
in
United Kingdom
Best Known For:
Playing Cleveland O. Petty in Band of Brothers.
Early-life:
Born September 9, 1972 in the United Kingdom to actress Polly James. Adam trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama alongside Dominic West and Daniel Evans. He graduated in 1996.
Career:
After graduating, James started playing small roles in various TV series, including The Bill, Let Them Eat Cake and The 10th Kingdom, as well as such TV films as Sharpe's Regiment (1996). In 2001, he came to prominence in TV series Band of Brothers. He has made guest appearances in Holby City and he also played Pete Guildford for 17 episodes of Casualty in 2005. His other notable TV credits include Doctor Who, Extras, Ashes to Ashes and Secret Diary of a Call Girl. He has also appeared in a number of plays, such as The Pride, King Lear and Much Ado About Nothing. He played the Prime Minister in a production of King Charles III that was performed in the West End and on Broadway. James also played the Prime Minister in the TV version of King Charles III.
Quote:
'In my experience the writing is often better in theatre than in TV, so inevitably I am drawn there more.'
Trivia:
In 2010, he won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor.
Matthew Fenton
(Actor)
.. Joshua
Phil Nice
(Actor)
.. Mr Baker
Regina Freedman
(Actor)
.. Mrs Baker
Ellie Beaven
(Actor)
.. Nikki
Peter McNally
(Actor)
.. Mr MacIntyre
John Bartlett
(Producer)
Baz Taylor
(Director)
Paul Minett
(Writer)
Brian Leveson
(Writer)
