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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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

A trip to the library causes Potter to catch the bus and it "savages" his umbrella. To make matters worse, his sister, Harriet, is staying the night with her artist husband, Willy. They have parked their caravanette on the drive and Potter doesn't trust it.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 8th March 1979
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Redvers Potter
Noel Dyson Aileen Potter
John Barron The Vicar
John Warner 'Tolly' Tolliver
Honor Shepherd Diana Tolliver
Brenda Cowling Jane
Lally Bowers Harriet
Ken Wynne Willy
Guest cast
Peter Greene Man in library
Alister Williamson Man in pub
Lindy Alexander Librarian
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Peter Whitmore Producer
Pamela Lambooy Production Designer

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