The Lonelyhearts Kid

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The Lonelyhearts Kid
GenreSitcom
Written by Alex Shearer
Directed by Douglas Argent
Starring Robert Glenister
George Winter
Julia Goodman
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerAnthony Parker
Running time30 minutes
Production company Thames Television
Original release
Network ITV
Release17 July (1984-07-17) 
21 August 1984 (1984-08-21)

The Lonelyhearts Kid is a British television sitcom which was first broadcast on ITV in 1984. [1] Produced by Thames Television, it consisted of one series of six half-hour episodes. After breaking up with his girlfriend Judy, Ken tries to find a new woman in his life.

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Actors who appeared in individual episodes include Chris Ellison, Paul Chapman, Norman Mitchell, James Bree and Ray Winstone.

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  1. Perry p.136

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