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High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC
High Hopes

High Hopes

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One Wales
  • 1999 - 2015
  • 40 episodes (6 series)

BBC Wales sitcom about four petty criminals living in the South Wales valleys. Stars Robert Blythe and Margaret John. Stars Robert Blythe, Margaret John, Steven Meo, Ben Evans, Oliver Wood and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Pretty Woman

Charlie's mother pays a visit, announcing that she is leaving for Australia to marry a kangaroo farmer who she met on a rugby trip. Will she take Charlie to Wagga Wagga with her? The unity of the Hepplewhite household is threatened.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th November 2003
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Wales
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Blythe Fagin
Margaret John Mam
Steven Meo Hoffman
Ben Evans Charlie
Keiron Self PC Claude Cox
Boyd Clack Sgt Ball
Di Botcher Mrs Coles
Guest cast
Lisa Palfrey Dominique
David Britton Dale Mackenzie
Writing team
Boyd Clack Writer
Kirsten Jones Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Maggie Russell Executive Producer
Tim Sanders Editor
David Hitchcock Production Designer
Rory Taylor Director of Photography
Chrissie Pegg Costume Designer
Sheelagh Wells Make-up Designer
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer
Daf Arwyn Jones 1st Assistant Director

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