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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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Series 2, Episode 4 - A Damn Close Run Thing

Jack is swiftly on the phone to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner when Hugo fails to show up at a party, and doesn't turn up for work the next day either. However, Griselda has some shocking news: Hugo's putting in extra hours as he's fallen in love with Mrs Gosling!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th August 1989
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
Phyllida Law Lady Baughton
Peggy Aitchison Mrs. Monaghan
Guest cast
Gabrielle Drake Mrs Gosling
Nicholas Bennett Customer
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Terence E. Badham Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Denis King Composer
Clive Gulliver Lighting Designer

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