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Oh Doctor Beeching!. Image shows from L to R: Jack Skinner (Paul Shane), Ethel Schumann (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC
Oh Doctor Beeching!

Oh Doctor Beeching!

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1995 - 1997
  • 20 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom following the working and personal lives of the staff at Hatley railway station in 1963, under the threat of the Beeching axe. Stars Paul Shane, Su Pollard, Jeffrey Holland, Julia Deakin, Barbara New and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Paul Aspden (as Paul Aspen) Wilfred Schumann
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Perry Benson Ralph
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Tara Daniels Amy Matlock
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  5. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  13. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  14. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  15. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
15
Julia Deakin May Skinner
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  10. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  11. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  12. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  13. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  14. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  15. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  16. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  17. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  18. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  19. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Lindsay Grimshaw Gloria Skinner
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  10. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  11. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  12. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  13. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  14. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  15. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  16. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  17. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  18. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  19. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Jeffrey Holland Cecil Parkin
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
20
Terry John Percy
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Stephen Lewis Harry Lambert
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Barbara New Vera Plumtree
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Su Pollard Ethel Schumann
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Ivor Roberts Arnold
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Paul Shane Jack Skinner
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Richard Spendlove Mr. Orkindale
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  5. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  6. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  7. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Joy Allen Passenger
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
1
Al Ashton (as Al Hunter Ashton) Tom Samways (Coalman)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
1
Felix Bowness Bernie Bleasdale (Ticket Inspector)
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
4
Thomas Connor Boy
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
2
Jonathan Cross Passenger
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
2
John D. Collins Man
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
2
Windsor Davies Mayor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
1
Angela Easterling Lady Lawrence
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
2
Donald Gee Fred Foster
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
1
Daphne Goddard Lady
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
3
Sally Grace Edna Taylor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
1
Tony Hawks Andy Bugden (Baker)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
1
Sherrie Hewson May Skinner
View episodes
  1. Pilot
1
Hugh Lloyd Ernie Bennett
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
1
Mac McDonald Joe
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
1
James Pertwee Press Photographer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
1
John Rapley Vicar
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
David Croft Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  13. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
13
Richard Spendlove Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  13. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
13
John Chapman Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
2
Brian Leveson Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  2. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
2
Paul Minett Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  2. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
2
John Stevenson Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  3. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
3
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Roy Gould Director
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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David Croft Producer
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
10
Charles Garland Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
10
David Croft Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
10
Steve Jamison Editor
View episodes
  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  8. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  9. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  10. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  12. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  13. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  14. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  15. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  16. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  17. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  18. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  19. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  20. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
20
John Bristow Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Talking Turkey
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing...
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Moving Story
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late Mr. Buckly
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Horse Play
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Past Love
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - Job Opportunity
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Sleeping Around
  10. Series 2, Episode 1 - No Milk For The Minister
  11. Series 2, Episode 2 - Father's Day
  12. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Gravy Train
  13. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Van
  14. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lucky Strike
  15. Series 2, Episode 6 - Love Is A Very Splendid Thing
  16. Series 2, Episode 7 - Action Stations
  17. Series 2, Episode 8 - A Bowl In The Hand
  18. Series 2, Episode 9 - A Pregnant Pause
  19. Series 2, Episode 10 - Ton Up
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Gwen Evans Production Designer
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - All Change
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