Recurring Guest Characters John Thomson 1 guest appearances Jonathan Coleman 1 guest appearances Michael Winner 1 guest appearances Vas Blackwood 1 guest appearances Pauline McLynn 1 guest appearances Amanda Holden 1 guest appearances Gary Olsen 1 guest appearances Patsy Palmer 1 guest appearances Christopher Biggins 1 guest appearances Julia Carling 1 guest appearances Martin Hancock 1 guest appearances Joe Absolom 1 guest appearances