Hunting Venus was originally shown under the "ITV Drama Premire" banner
Cast
Names given in Italics were credited on the opening titles
Cast listed in order of appearance
Martin Clunes Simon Delancey
Ian Gain Car Dealer
Jean Ainslie Lovely Old Lady
Stephen Churchett Antique Dealer
Jane Horrocks Cassandra
Esther Coles Jacqui
Marlene Sidaway Marge Beake
Neil Morrissey Charlotte
Laura Heath Peter's Secretary
Mark Williams Peter
Danny Webb John
Dermot Keaney Doctor
Ben Miller Gavin
Steven Osbourne Security Guard
Francis Jeater BBC Receptionist
John Mackle Production Assistant
Guy Oliver Watts Guy
Roger Watkins D.I. Hoardes
With Special Guest Stars
Phil Oakley
Tony Hadley
Gary Numan
Simon Le Bon
Yasmin Le Bon
Jools Holland
The Human League
Production Credits
Written by Nick Vivian
Produced by Phillippa Braithwaite
Directed by Martin Clunes
Casting Directors Suzanne Crowley, Gilly Poole
Production Manager Leila Kirkpatrick
1st Assistant Director Richard Whelan
Location Manager Matt Steinmann
Script Supervisor Suzanne Clegg
Production Accountant John Beharrell
Accounts Assistant Penelope Beharrell
Production Co-ordinator Hazel Waite
2nd Assistant Director Sara Desmond
3rd Assistant Director Ema Griffiths
Unit Manager Chris White
Production Runner John Mackle
Floor Runner Vicky Marks
Stand Ins Marston York, Lisa Ellis
Art Director Hannah Moseley
Standby Art Director Cliona Harkin
Assistant Art Directors Nick Gottschalk, Liliana Clfonelli
Prop Buyer Jacalyn (Jack) Hyman
Prop Master Simon Morrissey
Set Dresser Rupert Gartell, Sally Lewis
Stand by Props Shay Leonard
Stand by Rigger Julian Weaver
Stand by Stagehand Jack Dewsbury
Art Department Runner Sussie Plant
Unit Nurse Emma Williams
Stills Photogrpaher John Rogers
Musical Advisor Simon Slater
Hairdresser Laura Delbeato
Asst. to Costume Designer Oliva Wells
Wardrobe Assistant Carla Pope
Camera Opperator Julian Morson
Grip Tony Shakey
Focus Puller Nathan Mann
Clapper Loader Ben Battersby
Camera Trainee Rhys Davies
Sound Maintenance Arthur Turner
Lighting Gaffer Gary Willis
Best Boy Ricky Jones
Electricians Lee Parfitt, Andy Milner
Assistant Editor Richard Lumley
Dubbing Editor Roy Lafbery
Dubbing Mixer Patrick Morris
Assistant Dubbing Mixer Nick Moss
Graphics Jackie Hilton Bean
Post Production Co-Ordinator Rosemarie Dowson
Joe Dolce Artist under license from BIB Productions
Lyrics to "Starburst written by Nick Vivian
Music Produced by Laurie Latham
Music Composed and Performed by Jools Holland
Sound Recordist Simon Hayter
Make-up Designers Beverley Pond-Jones, Christopher Diggle
Costume Designer Lindsay McLean
Production Designer Iain Andrew
Editor Hugh Boyson
Director of Photography Paul Wheeler
Associate Producer Sandy Poustie
Executive Producer David Reynolds
A Yorkshire Television Buffalo Pictures Co-Production
© Yorkshire Television LTD/Buffalo Pictures LTD MCMXCIX
Transmitted 31 March 1999
Story
Simon Delancey is a small time con man.  While in Bridlington he books into a small hotel.  The receptionist, Cassandra is shocked to see Simon since he is a ghost from her past.  Simon, however does not recognise her.  Cassandra and her best friend Jacqui kidnap Simon.  Back in the early eighties Simon had been a member of the one hit wonders band The Venus Hunters.  Cassandra and Jacqui ran the Venus' fan club.  Simon had done a runner taking money with him that was meant for the fan club.  However, Cassandra and Jacqui aren't bothered about getting the money back.  They want Simon to reform The Venus Hunters for a BBC special featuring bands from the early eighties.  Simon doesn't want to do it but is "persuaded" by Cassandra and Jacqui.  However, re-forming the band could be easier said than done.  Simon hasn't seen the rest of the band for fifteen years and they hated him even then...
Hunting VenusEpisode Guide compiled by
Richard Spurr

Posted:  30 June 1999
Last Updated:  30 June 1999

Hunting Venus