British Comedy Guide

Down To Earth

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1995
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom starring Richard Briers as a former diplomat forced to adjust to life as a labourer. Also features Christopher Blake, Kirsten Cooke, Steve Edwin, Stephen Bent, Sandor Eles and Joanna Van Gyseghem

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Stephen Bent Oswald
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Christopher Blake Chris Fairfax
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Richard Briers Tony Fairfax
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Kirsten Cooke Molly Fairfax
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Steve Edwin Jim
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Sandor Eles Ramon
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Joanna Van Gyseghem Helen Thorpe
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Guest cast
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Margaret Ashcroft Mrs. Hopkiss
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Margaret Ashcroft Mrs. Wilkins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Richard Barnes Chief of Police
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Barry Bethell Maurice
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Maddi Cryer Landlady
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Paul David Betts Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Tenniel Evans Pug
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James Grout Douglas
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Peter Jeffrey Mr. Maynard
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Milton Johns Mr. Wilkins
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Mick Oliver Guard
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Gary Snape Driver
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Mark Straker Embassy Official
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Roger Swaine (as Roger Swain) Trevor
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Arturo Venegas Ambassador
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Kenneth Waller Skipper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Michael Wilding American General
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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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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John B Hobbs Director
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John B Hobbs Producer
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Chris Wadsworth Editor
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Garry Freeman Production Designer
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Jackie Vernon Costume Designer
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Lesley Altringham Make-up Designer
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Chris Adonis Composer
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Chris Nicolaides Composer
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Pete Wane Graphics
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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