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Odd Man Out. Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman). Copyright: Thames Television
Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1977
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Neville Suttcliffe owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop. When his estranged father dies, Neville inherits half of his seaside rock factory and moves south to run it. Stars John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Peter Butterworth, Glenna Forster-Jones, Avril Angers and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Sink Or Swim

After a costly spelling mistake in a large batch of rock, Neville announces that the factory's staff will swim the channel in a bid to raise funds. Unsurprisingly, no one else is too enthused by the prospect.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 10th November 1977
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Inman Neville Sutcliffe
Josephine Tewson Dorothy
Peter Butterworth Wilf
Glenna Forster-Jones Cleo
Avril Angers Ma
Jan Harding Percy
Vivienne Johnson Marilyn
Guest cast
David Lodge Mr. Willis (Minister of Physical Activities)
Victor Maddern Man on Beach
John Clive TV Reporter
Tim Brinton Newscaster
Michael Balfour Fisherman
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Gerald Thomas Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Tony O'Toole Editor
Norman Garwood Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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