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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 52 min | Comedy, Family

The Mole family's neighbour Mr. Lucas is left by his wife, Mrs. Lucas. He and Adrian's mother Pauline have been having an affair, and they both leave to go to Sheffield, leaving Adrian and George, his father, on their own. Adrian meets old...See moreThe Mole family's neighbour Mr. Lucas is left by his wife, Mrs. Lucas. He and Adrian's mother Pauline have been having an affair, and they both leave to go to Sheffield, leaving Adrian and George, his father, on their own. Adrian meets old age pensioner Bert Baxter as part of the 'Good Samaritan' project at his school. Bert's filthy house and habits disgust Adrian, but they become friends. School bully Barry Kent begins demanding 'money for menaces' from Adrian, until Adrian's grandmother puts a stop to it by confronting the bully. Adrian takes a trip to Sheffield to see his mother and her lover, Mr. Lucas. See less
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Updated Sep 16, 1985

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Sep 16, 1985 (United Kingdom)

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18 cast members
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Gian Sammarco
Adrian Mole Adrian Mole   See fewer
Julie Walters
Pauline Mole Pauline Mole   See fewer
Stephen Moore
George Mole George Mole   See fewer
Beryl Reid
May Mole May Mole   See fewer
Bill Fraser
Bert Baxter Bert Baxter   See fewer
Paul Greenwood
Mr. Lucas Mr. Lucas   See fewer
Lindsey Stagg
Pandora Braithwaite Pandora Braithwaite   See fewer
Steven Mackintosh
Nigel Partridge Nigel Partridge   See fewer
Chris Gascoyne
Barry Kent Barry Kent   See fewer
Freddie Jones
Mr. Scruton Mr. Scruton   See fewer
Mary Maddox
Ms Fossington-Gore Ms Fossington-Gore   See fewer
Bill Wallis
Dr. Gray Dr. Gray   See fewer
Walter McMonagle
Mr. O'Leary Mr. O'Leary   See fewer
Maggie Shevlin
Mrs. O'Leary (as Maggie Shelvin) Mrs. O'Leary (as Maggie Shelvin)   See fewer
John Blythe
Mr. Cherry Mr. Cherry   See fewer
Bryan Burdon
Electricity Board Official Electricity Board Official   See fewer
Rita Davies
Dr. Gray's Receptionist Dr. Gray's Receptionist   See fewer
Sugar
The Dog The Dog   See fewer
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