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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 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea

Swindley's never been allowed to forget that Leading Seaman Bell once saved his life; now he may be able to repay the debt. Swindley's just moved into Dobson and Hawkes' show flat when Bell visits. With Brigadier Hawke on his way to see the flat, Mrs. Bell comes to stay - followed by a second Mrs. Bell. Can Swindley keep the two women apart, and out of the Brigadier's sight?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th 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
Anthony Sharp Brigadier Hawk
Guest cast
Barbara Mitchell Mrs Bell
Writing team
Christopher Bond Writer
Production team
Michael Cox Director
Derek Granger Producer
H.V. Kershaw Executive Producer

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