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Potter. Redvers Potter (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC
Potter

Potter

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1979 - 1983
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Redvers Potter suddenly finds himself facing enforced retirement when his family sweet firm, Pottermints 'the hotter mints', is taken over. Stars Arthur Lowe, Robin Bailey, Noel Dyson, John Barron, John Warner and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Robin Bailey Redvers Potter
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
John Barron The Vicar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  13. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  14. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  15. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  16. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  17. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  18. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  19. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 19
Lally Bowers Harriet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 4
Brenda Cowling Jane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  11. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  18. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Noel Dyson Aileen Potter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 20
Harry H. Corbett Harry Tooms
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
David Jackson Fredakovitch
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
Arthur Lowe Redvers Potter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Honor Shepherd Diana Tolliver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  8. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  9. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  10. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  11. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  12. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  13. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  14. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  15. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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John Warner 'Tolly' Tolliver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  13. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  14. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  15. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  18. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Ken Wynne Willy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Lindy Alexander Librarian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Margaret Anderson First lady at vicarage
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Joanna Andrews Girl
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
James Appleby First driver
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Anthony Arundell Member of North Face Pop Group
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Roger Avon Fred
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Neville Barber Second driver
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Heather Bell Madge Newby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Diana Bishop Lady #4
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Iain Blair Pub customer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Barbara Bolton Lady #2
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Chris Breeze Pedestrian
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Raymond Brodie French man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Michael Burrell Postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Maurice Bush Freda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Romey Carr Mrs Hendrix's friend
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
John Colclough Photographer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Laura Collins Barmaid
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Verwood Concert Brass Band
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Olive Costello Woman in street
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Desmond Cullum-Jones (as Desmond Callum Jones) Landlord
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Pamela Cundell Lady in vet's
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Terry Duggan Motorist
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Robert East (as Bob East) Herbie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Elwyn Mark
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Stuart Fell Mini driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Gilly Flower Lily
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Gilly Flower Lady motorist
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Gretchen Franklin Lady with dog
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Jo-Anne Good Office girl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Denys Graham Pet shop proprietor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Peter Greene Man in library
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Pearl Hackney Myra
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Marguerite Hardiman Myra
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Norman Hartley Pub customer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Maggie Henderson Myra
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Mary Henry Emily
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Dave Hill Man with boat
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Mark Holmes Barman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
David Huscroft Member of North Face Pop Group
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Vera Jakob Mrs Hendrix
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Jayes Boy
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Vivienne Johnson Lil
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Patricia Kneale Lady #3
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Dominic Letts Member of North Face Pop Group
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Lala Lloyd Motorist's wife
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Terence Longdon Enderby
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Jean Marlow Second lady at vicarage
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Linda Marlowe Boatman's wife
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Derek Martin Boilerman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Roger Martin Member of North Face Pop Group
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Paul McDowell Drunk
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Norman Mitchell Landlord
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Patrick Monckton Tom
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Phyllida Nash Betty
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Jay Neill Vet
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Jay Neill (as Jay Neill) British Rail porter
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Madeleine Orr Mrs Hemmings
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Roger Ostime Richard Milbrow
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
John Owens Man in cupboard
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Toni Palmer Vera
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Anthony Pedley Newby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Charles Pemberton Motorist
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
John Pennington Hotel manager
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Pennington Commuter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
John Pennington Auctioneer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Gordon Peters Man in vet's
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Gillian Phelps Sister
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Paul Prescott Film director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Maurice Quick Pub customer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Michael Ripper Commissionaire
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Philip Ryan (as Phil Ryan) Pub customer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Philip Ryan Lorry driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Maggie Ryder Hotel maid
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Gordon Salkilld Landlord
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Katherine Schofield Karen
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Jeffrey Segal Stanley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Sharvell-Martin Man with the dog
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Eve Shickle French woman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Nigel Skeet Male driver
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Patsy Smart Margaret
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Sydney Tafler Harry Tooms
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
David Troughton Rodney
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Johnny Wade Stuart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Robin Wentworth Motorist
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Patrick Westwood Angry motorist
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Alister Williamson Man in pub
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Ann Windsor Lady #1
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Felix Bowness Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Gordon Salkilld Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Stuart Sherwin Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Roy Clarke Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  14. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  15. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  16. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  17. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  18. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  19. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  20. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Bernard Thompson Director
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Bernard Thompson Producer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Peter Whitmore Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Paul Allen Production Designer
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 3, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 3, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 3, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 3, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 3, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Gloria Clayton Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  10. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Pamela Lambooy Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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