British Comedy Guide
Pinwright's Progress. Mr J. Pinwright (James Hayter). Copyright: BBC
Pinwright's Progress

Pinwright's Progress

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1946 - 1947
  • 10 episodes (1 series)

The daily happenings at Macgillygally's Stores, owned by Mr J. Pinwright. Stars James Hayter, Clarence Wright, Sara Gregory, Daphne Maddox, Doris Palmer and more.

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Pinwright's Progress. Mr J. Pinwright (James Hayter). Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1946 - 1947
Channel
BBC Television Service
Episodes
10 (1 series)
Stars
James Hayter, Clarence Wright, Sara Gregory, Daphne Maddox, Doris Palmer, Leonard Sharp, Charles Irwin and Sam Hinton
Writer
Rodney Hobson
Director
John Glyn-Jones
Producer
John Glyn-Jones
Company

J. Pinwright owns the world's smallest multiple-store, but life is far from easy. His attractive daughter, fierce rival, Ralph the octogenarian messenger boy, and members of staff (trying to be helpful) hinder him day-by-day.

Staff member Mrs Sigsbee was much in the same vein as Mrs. Slocombe from Are You Being Served?, being highly outrageous in her time.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Black and white

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 29th November 1946 at 8:30pm on BBC One

Recording details

  • Alexandra Palace - Broadcast live.

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