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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 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1

Leonard Swindley is involved in a story of spies, intrigue and danger. Will he find out who the mysterious Mr. Neptune is or will the beautiful Miss Solare outwit him?

Notes

The two-part Thunderfinger episodes unashamedly parodied the James Bond films, and even dispensed with the normal theme tune in favour of the Bond theme.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 30th 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
John Le Mesurier Sir Charles Dobson
Anthony Sharp Brigadier Hawk
Guest cast
Alexandra Stevenson Miss Buxton
Pauline Collins Miss Wainwright
Lisa Daniely Miss Solare
Nita Valerie Woman in phone booth
Ken Parry Astronomer
Writing team
Harry Driver Writer
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Michael Cox Director
Derek Granger Producer
H.V. Kershaw Executive Producer
Roy Stonehouse Production Designer

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