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Ffizz. Image shows from L to R: Hugo Walker (Benjamin Whitrow), Alan (Robin Kermode), Jack Mowbray (Richard Griffiths). Copyright: Thames Television
Ffizz

Ffizz

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1987 - 1989
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Upmarket wine merchants Mowbray & Crofts find times getting harder as a recession bites: the owners are forced to meet something called 'work'. Stars Richard Griffiths, Benjamin Whitrow, Felicity Montagu, Robin Kermode, Phyllida Law and more.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Play It By The Book

The boys have a party planned with a 600-strong guest list, but are aghast to discover there's no food, drink or decorations - and barely 24 hours to go! Meanwhile, Alan is insistent they interview for and employ a secretary.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd September 1987
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Griffiths Jack Mowbray
Benjamin Whitrow Hugo Walker
Felicity Montagu Griselda
Robin Kermode Alan
George Ballantine Samson
Guest cast
Jo-Anne Good (as Joanne Good) Miss Clarke
Philip Dunbar (as Phillip Dunbar) Mr. Tennyson
Diana Payan Matron
Sandra Dunbar Nurse
Amanda Metro Trolley Nurse
Robin Hunter Patient
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Terence E. Badham Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Denis King Composer
Bob Simmons Lighting Designer

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