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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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Series 1, Episode 6 - The Gamblers

It seems a mis-match when the irate Irishman, Finucane, starts gambling with the quiet Mr Bridge. There can only be one winner, surely? ...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th September 1970
Time
8:25pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Reginald Marsh Mr Hebden
Patrick Newell Mr Oliphant
Noel Purcell Mr Finucane
Wilfrid Brambell Albert
Larry Noble Mr Bridge
Ken Parry Sister Ringstead
Hugh Walters Poniatowski
Mary Healey Nurse Whitethroat
Teddy Green Corker
Guest cast
Pamela Cundell Bridie McQuirk
Tim Barrett Waters
Writing team
Peter Tinniswood Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
John Duncan Executive Producer
Ian McCrow Production Designer

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