British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Dead Ernest

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1982
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Ernest Springer ends up in heaven after being hit between the eyes by a champagne cork while celebrating his big win on the pools. Stars Andrew Sachs, Ken Jones, Harry Fowler, Janet Rawson and Zena Walker

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Harry Fowler Cherub Fred
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Ken Jones Archangel Derek
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Janet Rawson Archangel Doreen
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Andrew Sachs Ernest Springer
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Zena Walker Edna Springer
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  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John Blythe Celebrity
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Simon Chandler Schubert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Brenda Cowling Matron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Derek Deadman Saint George
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Gretchen Franklin Alice
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Sheila Gill Ernest's Mum
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Joseph Greig Eric the Poltergeist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
John Grieve Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Tony Haygarth Warrant Angel Hoskins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Kenny Ireland Brian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Mark Kingston Ron Dodd
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 1
John Le Mesurier Head of Plagues
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Hilton McRae Mozart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Bryan Murray Saint Patrick
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 1
Robert Putt Beethoven
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 1
John Quentin Cherub Beavis
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Tim Sinclair Congreve
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 1
Bill Waddington Arthur
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 2
George Waring Ernest's Dad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Seretta Wilson Linda, Miss North Sea Oil
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Julian Roach Writer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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John Stevenson Writer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Alan Wallis Director
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Tony Charles Producer
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Alan Wallis Producer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Allan McKeown Executive Producer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Don Davidson Production Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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