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Franklyn And Johnnie

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1974
  • 1 pilot

Pilot starring Ronnie Barker and Geoffrey Bayldon as life-long rivals given the opportunity to bury the hatchet at the one mutual friend's funeral. Also features Richard Hurndall, Joyce Heron and Sydney Bromley.

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Press clippings

The story of this comedy playhouse was the emnity of Franklyn played by Geoffrey Bayldon (or Catweazle to your children) and Johnnie played by Ronnie Barker who, under the will of their only friend, inherit a house. It was very well done and with a definite taste of salt rather than sugar.

Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 24th April 1974

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