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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 2, Episode 6

As the Potter clan assemble for the christening of their first grand-daughter, Redvers takes charge of the event and, in his own inimitable style, causes chaos!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 2nd April 1980
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
Phyllida Nash Betty
Robert East (as Bob East) Herbie
Pearl Hackney Myra
Jeffrey Segal Stanley
Roger Avon Fred
Mary Henry Emily
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Peter Whitmore Producer
Gloria Clayton Production Designer

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