L For Lester
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1982
- 6 episodes (1 series)
The tranquillity of a small west country town is destroyed by the misfortunes of local driving instructor Lester Small. Stars Brian Murphy, Hilda Braid, James Cossins, Amanda Barrie, Colin Spaull and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4
After the destruction of another car at Mrs Davies's hands, Lester discovers there is an entire fiscal ecosystem dependent upon him. Alas, he can still only afford an ancient old model as replacement, but runs into good luck in a country field.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 29th October 1982
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Murphy | Lester Small |
| Hilda Braid | Gloria Davies |
| James Cossins | Chief Inspector Rodgers |
| Amanda Barrie | Sally Small |
| Colin Spaull | Bert the Milkman |
| Richard Vernon | John Davies |
| John Forgeham | Alf Bayley |
| Linda Robson | Jenny |
| Dudley Long | P.C. Bright |
| Tony Millan | Sid |
| Michael G Jones | Fred Stone |
| Cyril Luckham | General |
| Dudley Long | Writer |
| John B Hobbs | Director |
| Dennis Main Wilson | Producer |
| John Carr | Editor |
| David Hillier (as Dave Hillier) | Editor |
| Bob Cove | Production Designer |
| Phoebe De Gaye | Costume Designer |
| Geoff Shaw | Lighting Designer |
| Ronnie Hazlehurst | Composer |