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Don't Ring Us... We'll Ring You. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Duffy (Norman Rossington), Joe Ridsdale (Sandy Powell), Ernie Babcock (John Junkin). Copyright: BBC
Don't Ring Us... We'll Ring You

Don't Ring Us... We'll Ring You

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1970
  • 1 pilot

A Comedy Playhouse revolving around the Northern working men's clubs and two agents who find a rich, new boy has hit town. Stars John Junkin, Norman Rossington, Colin Welland, Barbara Mullaney, Joe Gladwin and more.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1970
Episodes
1 Pilot
Stars
John Junkin, Norman Rossington, Colin Welland, Barbara Mullaney, Joe Gladwin, Tony Melody, Gael West, Pamela Manson and Sandy Powell
Writers
Mike Craig and Lawrie Kinsley
Producer
Dennis Main Wilson
Company

Ernie Babcock and Jimmy Duffy book the entertainment for the working men's clubs in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The arrival of Dave Sullivan, a down-to-earth and wealthy club owner, causes them trouble. His new club offers cheap food and beer plus big name entertainers in plush surroundings. A far cry from the spit-and-sawdust clubs and third-rate entertainers they are used to dealing with...

Additional details

Part of

Comedy Playhouse

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Recording details

  • BBC Television Centre

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