British Comedy Guide

Charley's Grants

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1970
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom from Johns Wells and Fortune about Lord Charley, ever seeking grants for arts projects from the Heritage Trust. Stars Willoughby Goddard, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Morris, Howard Goorney, Keith Smith and Diana King

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1970
Channel
BBC 2
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Willoughby Goddard, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Morris, Howard Goorney, Keith Smith and Diana King
Writers
John Fortune, John Wells and N.F. Simpson
Director
Ian MacNaughton
Producer
Ian MacNaughton
Company

Miss Manger's job on the executive committee of the Heritage Trust involves providing grants to further the Arts. Lord Charley, a some-time benefactor, decides he needs to further his own artistic endeavours and persuade the conscientious Miss Manger to help him.

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Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Sunday 22nd March 1970 at 10pm on BBC Two

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