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Give Us A Break

Give Us A Break

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 8 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama following East-end wide-boy Micky (Robert Lindsay) as he takes his snooker-prodigy brother-in-law Mo (Paul McGann) under his wing. Also features Shirin Taylor, David Daker, Ron Pember, Alan Ford and David Sibley

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
David Daker Ron Palmer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 7
Alan Ford Nobby Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  4. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 4
Robert Lindsay Micky
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Paul McGann Mo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Ron Pember Bobby Weeks
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  5. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 5
David Sibley Billy Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  4. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 4
Shirin Taylor Tina
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
George A. Cooper Alf
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Brian Abbott MC / Ref.
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Keith Ashton Greg
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Howard Attfield Rentman
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Ben Benison Policeman
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Dennis Blanch D.I. Harrison
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Victoria Burgoyne Nancy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  2. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 2
Tony Caunter Jimmy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Peter Childs Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Jack Chissick Sid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Peter Christian Charlie Simons
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Anthony Clark Robotic Dancer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Gilly Coman Peggy
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Helen Cooper Official at Labour Exchange
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Ronny Cush West Indian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
P.J. Davidson Minder
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 1
Deddie Davies Penny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Richard Davies Taffy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Peter Dean Harry 'the Horse'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Alphonsia Emmanuel Pat
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 2
John Forgeham Brindly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 2
Brenda Fricker Anna Kirby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 1
Jon Glover D.S. Mayes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Arne Gordon Eddie Banks
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Robert Grose Robotic Dancer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Terry Gurry Punter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 1
Julian Holloway Dave Nelson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 2
David Jackson Stitch Peters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 2
Lila Kaye Glad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Helen Keating Kath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Brenda Kempner Barmaid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 1
Trevor Laird Ossie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Geoffrey Larder Snooker Player
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Bill Leadbitter Kenny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Cheryl Leigh P.A.
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Valerie Lilley Mary Morris
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
John Malcolm Terry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
George Malpas Boatman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 1
Lesley Manville Alma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Andreas Markos Costas
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Derek Martin Thompson's Backer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Larry Martyn Joe Reeve
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
T.P. McKenna Dennis Naylor
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Joe Melia Monty Sherman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Artro Morris Match Referee
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Ray Mort Solly Goldstein
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Tony Osoba Barry Fines
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Sid Owen Boy in Park
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 1
Marion Owen-Smith Girl at Winston's Autos
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Neil Patterson Robotic Dancer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Michael Percival Jack 'the Mac'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Cheryl Prime Val
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Hugh Quarshie Winston
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Catherine Rabett Blonde Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
Ivor Salter Dick 'the Fridge'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Chris Sanders Cookie Collins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 1
Alexei Sayle Frank
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Tony Scoggo Alan
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Tony Selby Benny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  2. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 2
Johnny Shannon Lenny Stone
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  3. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 3
William Simons Tommy Buck
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 2
Walter Sparrow Bernie
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Walter Sparrow Alan Clegg
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
P.G. Stephens Patrick O'Donnell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 1
Jeff Stewart (as Jeffrey Stewart) Steve
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Sara Sugarman Pat
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Dudley Sutton Gellen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
David Swift Joe Morris
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Mel Taylor Killroy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Trevor Thomas Del
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
David Trevena Referee
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 1
Roger Walker Van Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
 1
Bill Wallis Jack Hobson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 2
Albert Welling Gellen's Player
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
 1
John Whitehall Referee
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Everton Wilson Robotic Dancer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Anna Wing Dolly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Muhammed Yermak Jnr Robotic Dancer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Geoff McQueen Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
David Crane Script Editor
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Christopher King Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  3. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 3
Brian Lighthill Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 2
David Reynolds Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 3
Terence Williams Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Ray Wingrove Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 3
Bill Wright Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  5. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 5
John Hearne Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 3
Janet Tharby Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 4
Toni Chapman Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 3
Joan Stribling Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 4
Harry South Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Roger Ferrin Graphics
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
  8. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 8
Carol Golder Production Designer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Bernard Lloyd-Jones Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 2
Austin Ruddy Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Graeme Story (as Graham Story) Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 2
Antony Thorpe Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 2
Lisa Benjamin Costume Designer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Peter Chapman Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Heaven Sent
 1
Rickie Gauld Director of Photography
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Ian Hilton Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - When it Rains, it Pours
 2
Mike Southon Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
  2. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 2
John Walker Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Street Wise and Nancy Free
 1
Ken Westbury Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Right Bad Company
 1
Paul Wheeler Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Business is Business
 1
Heather Squire Make-up Designer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Ricky Rennalls Composer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1
Gerry Nugent Choreographer
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  1. 1984 Christmas Special - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
 1

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