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L For Lester

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.

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Series 1, Episode 5

The town is expecting a royal visit, and Sally is to sit on the planning committee. She ropes Lester and Bert in to assist, and Mr Davies, as chair, has a task for Lester of his own.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th November 1982
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Harry Littlewood Committee Member
Joyce Windsor Committee Member
Writing team
Dudley Long Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
Dennis Main Wilson Producer
John Carr Editor
Bob Cove Production Designer
Phoebe De Gaye Costume Designer
Geoff Shaw Lighting Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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