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Bowler. Stanley Bowler (George Baker). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex
Bowler

Bowler

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1973
  • 13 episodes (1 series)

Cockney spiv Stanley Bowler has visions of grandeur, but finds that money can't buy class. Stars George Baker, Fred Beauman, Renny Lister and Gretchen Franklin.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - On The Fiddle

Bowler is now a patron of the arts because he has been made aware of their propensity to become knighted. His protégée is the violinist son of his piano tuner and Bowler has backed him all the way to the Festival Hall - whatever it takes!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 2nd September 1973
Time
7:25pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
George Baker Stanley Bowler
Fred Beauman Reg
Guest cast
Johnny Wade Nigel
Keith Drinkel Edward
Freddie Jones Festival Hall manager
Eric Mason Artie
Tim Brinton Newscaster
Reginald Barratt Mr Benskin
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Alan Hunter-Craig Production Designer

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