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Down The 'Gate. Reg Furnell (Reg Varney). Copyright: Associated Television
Down The 'Gate

Down The 'Gate

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975 - 1976
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

The adventures of fish porter Reg Furnell and his colleagues at Billingsgate market. Stars Reg Varney, Dilys Laye, Tony Melody, Reg Lye, Percy Herbert and more.

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Series 2, Episode 7 - Pearls For Tears

An oys---, an oys---, an oyster, goes the old song. And there's something to sing about when you find an oyster with a pearl in it. Reg does ... but who owns it?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th August 1976
Time
7:25pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 29th April 1976, 21:00 at ATV Elstree

Cast & crew

Cast
Reg Varney Reg Furnell
Dilys Laye Irene Furnell
Reg Lye Old Wol
Percy Herbert Mr Preston
Peter Spraggon Harry
Helen Keating Rosie
Guest cast
Hugh Latimer Salesman
Writing team
Maurice Sellar Writer
Roy Tuvey Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Ray White Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Selwyn Harper Lighting Designer
Geoff Love Composer

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