British Comedy Guide

Cockles

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1984
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Arthur Dumpton returns to the seaside town of Cocklesea and attempts to restore it to its past glory. Stars James Grout, Joan Sims, Norman Rodway, Tim Wylton, Elizabeth Edmonds and more.

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Cast
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David Bamber Graham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
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Fanny Carby Madame Rosa
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  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Elizabeth Edmonds Emma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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James Grout Arthur Drumpton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Jane Lowe Mabel Gutteridge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Norman Rodway Jacques du Bois
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Joan Sims Gloria du Bois
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Tim Wylton George
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Guest cast
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Amanda Bairstow Jacqueline
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Spencer Banks Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Perry Benson Chewy Caramel Jnr.
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
1
Roger Brierley Collis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Constance Chapman Kath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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Dawn Charatan Barbara
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Harriet Cole Glenys
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Rowena Cooper Masha Barrington-Pyke
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Sarah Crowden Miss Ida Findlesham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Julian Curry Desmond Highcliff
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Brenda Fricker Ms. Kyte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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Gawn Grainger Police Inspector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Mike Hayward Browne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Bernard Hepton Sergeant Naughton
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Judy Holt Dawn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Godfrey James Davy Gutteridge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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John Jardine Trevor Patch
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Michael John Paliotti Sylvester
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
1
Janet Key Miss Phipps
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
1
Marcus Kimber Punch and Judy Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
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Kevin Lloyd Frank Furrow
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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David Lloyd Meredith Jenkins-Jones
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Jimmy Mac Frank
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Louis Mansi (as John Louis Mansi) Napoleon Bonaparte
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
1
Edward McCarthy (as Ed McCarthy) Immigration Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Anthony McEvoy (as Tony McEvoy) Bill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Wyn McLeod Frank's Wife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Clive Merrison Clive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
1
Albert Moses Amin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
1
Ralph Nossek Joe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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Bert Parnaby Ted Smiler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
2
Janet Pate Fisherwoman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
1
Tessa Peake-Jones Annette
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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Bryan Pringle Ernie
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Jean Rimmer Grace
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Mitzi Rogers Carrie Phelps
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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William Rose Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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Tony Selby Bunter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Ian Sharp Sam
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
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Cindy Shelley Susie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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William Simons Mr. Starvey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
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Derrick Slater Fisherman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
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Julia St. John Number Six
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Pat Starr Veronica Stapmeyer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
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Trudie Styler Joanne Jones
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Shirin Taylor June
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Lisa Tramontin Rena
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Herschall Van Rowan Man on Beach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
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Harry Webster Sid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
2
John Welsh Mr. Frinton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
1
Writing team
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Douglas Livingstone Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Production team
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Barry Davis Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Tony Virgo Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Ruth Boswell Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Ron Bowman Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Chris Edwards Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Rita Reekie Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Gillian Thomas Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Clive Thomas Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Marc Wilkinson Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Alan Jeapes Graphics
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Mermaids
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - King Neptune
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Old French Packet
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Andrew Mackenzie Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Davy Jones's Locker
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Duncan Brown Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Toe in the Water
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Flotsam and Jetsam
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