British Comedy Guide

Double First

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1988
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Oxford graduate, N.V. Standish was voted the man most likely to succeed back in 1960. In 1988, however, he makes his living by grilling hamburgers. Stars Michael Williams, Ann Bell, Jennifer Hilary, Holly Aird, Clive Merrison and Peter Tuddenham

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Holly Aird Ellen Hobson
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Ann Bell Mary Webster
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Jennifer Hilary Louise Hobson
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Clive Merrison Derek
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Peter Tuddenham William
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Michael Williams N.V. Standish
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Guest cast
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Tony Aitken Mr. Parfitt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Arthur Blake Car Passenger
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Gillian Goodman Mrs. Rutty
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Deborah Hawley Jane
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Roy Holder Milkman
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Frederick Jaeger Headmaster
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Pauline Little Silvy
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Beatrix Mackey (as Beatrix Mackay) Customer in Bookshop
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Hilary Mason Mrs. Wicks
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Nicholas McArdle Man in Car
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Maggie McCarthy Neighbour
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Tony Millan Mr. Newman
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Peter Penry-Jones Peter
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Jason Rush Alec
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Mike Savage Car Dealer
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Clive Swift Mr. Swift
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Rachel Taylor Gemma
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Simon Vaughan Gonzo
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Writing team
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John Esmonde Writer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Bob Larbey Writer
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Production team
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Gareth Gwenlan Director
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Gareth Gwenlan Producer
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Glenn Hyde (as Glen Hyde) Editor
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Chris Wadsworth Editor
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John Wilkinson Editor
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Tim Gleeson Production Designer
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Dennis Brack Costume Designer
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Jean Steward Make-up Designer
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Harry Bradley Lighting Designer
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Nigel Curzon Production Designer
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Pip Bryce Costume Designer
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Jill Hagger (as Jill Haggar) Make-up Designer
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