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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 22 - The Switched-On Scene

In an effort to remain trendy and "swing with the kids", Charles Dobson entasks Mr Swindley with arranging the Dobson and Hawks centenary celebrations in the new teenage boutique.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th June 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
John Le Mesurier Sir Charles Dobson
Guest cast
Ben Kingsley Roy
Pauline Collins Val
Warren Clarke Johnnie
Sybil Ewbank Ethel (A member of The Moodies group)
Rex Boyd Police Inspector
Arthur Barclay William (A member of The Moodies group)
Rex Deering Reginald (A member of The Moodies group)
Jack Austin Agent
Writing team
Charles Hart Writer
Peter Bishop Writer
Mike Pratt Story
Production team
Michael Cox Director
Derek Granger Producer
H.V. Kershaw Executive Producer
Peter Caldwell Production Designer

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