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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 5 - Matters Of Principle

The boys are put in a difficult position when the son of a close friend arrives at the firm one morning saying they promised his father to find a job for him. Alan is not best pleased at being strong-armed into hiring another member of staff, much less a "chinless wonder".

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 22nd 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
Michael Bilton Harmsworth
Alexander Hanson Simon
Michael Stainton Hotel Doorman
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Roger Holmes Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Stuart Gain Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer

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