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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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- Series 1, Episode 6

Potter and the Vicar encounter Harry Tooms for the first time when he is caught cheating on the golf course. Potter decides that gangsters are very charitable when it comes to the church and sends Tolly in to get a donation!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th April 1979
Time
8:30pm
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
Guest cast
Sydney Tafler Harry Tooms
Maurice Bush Freda
Vivienne Johnson Lil
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Peter Whitmore Producer
Pamela Lambooy Production Designer

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