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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 3, Episode 6

Even at a wine and cheese party with his wife and friends, Potter finds it difficult not to try and help some of the guests enjoy the party more ...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 21st August 1983
Time
9:55pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robin Bailey Redvers Potter
Noel Dyson Aileen Potter
John Barron The Vicar
John Warner 'Tolly' Tolliver
Honor Shepherd Diana Tolliver
Brenda Cowling Jane
Guest cast
Patrick Monckton Tom
Michael Elwyn Mark
Katherine Schofield Karen
Paul McDowell Drunk
Maggie Henderson Myra
John Owens Man in cupboard
Vera Jakob Mrs Hendrix
Romey Carr Mrs Hendrix's friend
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Director
Bernard Thompson Producer
Paul Allen Production Designer

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