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Casanova '73. Henry Newhouse (Leslie Phillips). Copyright: BBC
Casanova '73

Casanova '73

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Leslie Phillips stars as reluctant womaniser Henry Newhouse, who just can't help getting himself into the most farcical situations possible. Also features Jan Holden.

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