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Pardon The Expression. Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: Granada Television
Pardon The Expression

Pardon The Expression

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1965 - 1966
  • 37 episodes (2 series)

Leonard Swindley has left Gamma Garments and now finds himself as assistant manager at a national chain store, Dobson and Hawks. Stars Arthur Lowe, Paul Dawkins, Robert Dorning, Betty Driver, Joy Stewart and more.

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Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks

The staff go on a days outing to Batsworth Castle where Hunt and Swindley are mistaken for relatives of the Duchess. They are invited to stay the night and are subjected to some high spirits - courtesy of the Duke.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 2nd May 1966
Time
9:40pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Leonard Swindley
Robert Dorning Mr Walter Hunt
Betty Driver Mrs. Edgeley
Joy Stewart Miss Sinclair
Guest cast
John Cater Crumbling
Geoffrey Sumner The Duke
Duncan Taylor Sir Percy
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Writing team
Charles Hart Writer
Peter Bishop Writer
Production team
Michael Cox Director
Derek Granger Producer
H.V. Kershaw Executive Producer
Roy Stonehouse Production Designer

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