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Dear Ladies. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan). Copyright: BBC
Dear Ladies

Dear Ladies

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Quirky sitcom starring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket, spinster friends who reside in the picturesque village of Stackton Tressel. Stars Patrick Fyffe, George Logan and Geoffrey Banks.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Doctor's Orders

Evadne comes down with a case of mumps right in the middle of campaigning for an election. Hilda's forced to rush around Stackton on her behalf, canvassing on the doorstep and even visiting the doctor in Hinge's place.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th April 1983
Time
10:05pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Patrick Fyffe Dame Hilda Bracket
George Logan Dr Evadne Hinge
Guest cast
Frances Cox Miss Grace Pullet (Librarian)
Brendan Price Dr Foster
Rowan Mollinson Wilberforce
David Williams Deaf Man
Carol Holt Young Mother
Kevin Kennedy (as Kevin Williams) Boy in Photo Booth
Writing team
Gyles Brandreth Writer
Patrick Fyffe Writer
George Logan Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Peter Ridsdale Scott Producer
Peter Marsh Editor
Dugald Findlay Production Designer

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