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The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Anderson (Geoffrey Palmer), C.J. (John Barron)
The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin

The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1996
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Reginald Perrin's family and friends must do something absurd in order to inherit his fortune. Stars Pauline Yates, Geoffrey Palmer, John Barron, John Horsley, Bruce Bould and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

The group start to seek support for their venture and visit impotency clinics, gentlemen's clubs and sheltered accommodation to recruit followers. Unfortunately they return largely unsuccessful. Their numbers however are swelled by Joan's boyfriend Hank who has been made redundant. The group decide to plan their tactics before they attempt to garner support again. Meanwhile both C.J. and Doc Morrissey attempt to romance Miss Hackstraw.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 6th October 1996
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Pauline Yates Elizabeth Perrin
Geoffrey Palmer Jimmy Anderson
John Barron C.J.
John Horsley Doc Morrissey
Bruce Bould David Harris-Jones
Theresa Watson Prue Harris-Jones
Sue Nicholls Joan Greengross
Tim Preece Tom Patterson
Sally-Jane Spencer Linda Perrin
Patricia Hodge Geraldine Hackstraw
Guest cast
Eileen Bell Actor
Oliver Bradshaw Actor
Fanny Carby Actor
Anthony Douse Actor
Roy Heather Actor
Laura Jackson Actor
Joan Linder Actor
Daniel Pageon Actor
Peter Stockbridge Actor
Jean Trend Actor
Dick Ward Actor
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
John Dunstan Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
David Buckingham Production Designer
Judy Loe Casting Director
Robin Stubbs Costume Designer
Kerin Parfitt Make-up Designer
Duncan Brown Lighting Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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