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Dear Mother.... ....Love Albert. Albert Courtnay (Rodney Bewes)
Dear Mother.... ....Love Albert

Dear Mother.... ....Love Albert

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1972
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

Albert Courtnay has upped his Northern roots and moved to London. His letters home to his mother embellish his life with more than a hint of fiction. Stars Rodney Bewes, Garfield Morgan, Sheila White, Geraldine Newman, Christine Hargreaves and more.

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Albert!, Episode 4 - Blood Brothers

Strain is in his element when he finally has an excuse to fire Albert - but at least he has something to look forward to; his childhood best friend, Ian, visiting London to see him. Ian proves an instant hit with Doreen, her mother - and amazingly, even Mr. Strain!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 16th May 1972
Time
7pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rodney Bewes Albert Courtnay
Garfield Morgan A.C. Strain
Amelia Bayntun Mrs. Bissel
Cheryl Hall Doreen Bissel
Guest cast
Norman Rossington Ian Monk-Seaton
Clare Sutcliffe Pauline Holme
Writing team
Rodney Bewes Writer
Derrick Goodwin Writer
Production team
Bill Hitchcock Director
Rodney Bewes Producer
Mike Long Production Designer
Mike Hugg Composer

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