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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 6 - Sickness And Health

Alan is stuck at home ill, leaving Hugo and Jack to look over the accounts and attempt to use the computer. But these latest escapades push him over the edge, and he quits the firm - meaning it's almost certain the bank will call in their debts and shut the company down for good.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 29th 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
George Ballantine Samson
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Nick Ames Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Stuart Gain Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer

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