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The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1976 - 1981
  • 25 episodes (4 series)

Comedy about a crime writer struggling for inspiration, and his prolific novelist wife. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell.

  • Series 1, Episode 1 repeated tomorrow at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra

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Blithe Spirit Film

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Blithe Spirit. Image shows from L to R: Elvira Condomine (Leslie Mann), Madame Cecily Arcati (Judi Dench), Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens), Ruth Condomine (Isla Fisher). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL Film

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Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC Radio

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