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A Roof Over My Head. James (Brian Rix). Copyright: BBC
A Roof Over My Head

A Roof Over My Head

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1977
  • 8 episodes (1 series)

The story of a man who tries to buy a house and the pitfalls that await him. Stars Brian Rix, Lynda Baron, Francis Matthews, Dennis Ramsden, Gail Harrison and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Lynda Baron Sheila
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 8
Alfie Bass Flamewell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 4
Gail Harrison Gaye
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
 4
Francis Matthews Jack Askew
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 7
Dennis Ramsden Sir Philip Comer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 4
Brian Rix James
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 8
Louisa Rix Maureen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 3
Michael Stainton Bert
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 8
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John Barrard Roach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
 1
Elizabeth Benson Dolly Wilberforce
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Peter Bowles Jack Askew
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
 1
Felix Bowness Telephone engineer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Bill Bradley Building society manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 1
Hilda Braid Daisy Wilberforce
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Peter Clapham Bank manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
 1
Terence Conoley House owner
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
 2
Cyril Cross Mr Bullock
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
 1
Steve Devereaux Larry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
 2
Colin Dunn Batsman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
 1
Michael Earl Showroom assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Roger Elliott Hugo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
 1
Eric Francis Meter reader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Donald Gee House agent
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
 2
Robert Gillespie Building inspector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
John Graham Mr Jenkins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 1
Michael Green Batsman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
 1
Robert Hartley Mr Harper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Charles Hill Head waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 1
Andy Ho House owner
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
 2
Richard Hurndall Sir Phillip
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
 1
Frank Jarvis Gas fitter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Sheila Keith Mrs Bagworth
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 3
Jonathan Kydd Carpet layer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Jamie MacGregor LEB man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
Norman Mitchell Removal foreman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 1
John Muirhead Charles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 1
Declan Mulholland Ned
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Patrick Newell Mr Atkins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
 1
Larry Noble Charlie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Nigel Planer Rodney
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Norman Robbins Man in pub
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
 1
Christine Russell Mrs Harper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Beatrice Shaw Mrs Trimfitt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
 1
John Vustyn Car salesman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
 1
Deborah Watling Maureen
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
 1
Gay Wilde Fiona
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Barry Took Writer (Adapted By)
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 8
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Douglas Argent Producer
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 8
Cynthia Ključo (as Cynthia Kljuco) Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 7
Ken Ledsham Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - First, Find Your House
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Take Me To Your Solicitor
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Sitting Tenant
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Learn To Dread One Day At A Time
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Not Cricket
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Another Fine Mess
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home And Dried
 7
Barrie Dobbins Production Designer
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
 1
Denis King Composer
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  1. Pilot - A Roof Over My Head
 1
Michael Green Creator

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