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Never Say Die. Image shows from L to R: Mr Hebden (Reginald Marsh), Mr Finucane (Noel Purcell), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Never Say Die

Never Say Die (1970)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1970
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

The Emmott Robinson Ward of the Victoria Memorial Hospital is filled with an assortment of odd characters and the staff to match. Stars Reginald Marsh, Patrick Newell, Noel Purcell, Wilfrid Brambell, Larry Noble and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Wilfrid Brambell Albert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
5
Teddy Green Corker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Mary Healey Nurse Whitethroat
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Reginald Marsh Mr Hebden
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Patrick Newell Mr Oliphant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Larry Noble Mr Bridge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Ken Parry Sister Ringstead
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Noel Purcell Mr Finucane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Hugh Walters Poniatowski
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Tim Barrett Waters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
1
Roger Brierley Constable
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
1
Pamela Cundell Bridie McQuirk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
1
Howell Evans Probert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
1
Gretchen Franklin Glenda Catchpole
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
1
Roddy McMillan Dr Lossiemouth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
1
Joan Sanderson Sister Brooding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Peter Tinniswood Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Derrick Goodwin Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
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John Duncan Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
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Ian McCrow Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Criminal
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Sister
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers
6
Tony Harrison Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Please, Please Don't Eat The Patient
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Goodbye Mr. Bridge
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