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Rule Britannia!. Image shows from L to R: Jock McGregor (Russell Hunter), Taffy Evans (Richard Davies). Copyright: Thames Television
Rule Britannia!

Rule Britannia!

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Heard the one about the Englishman, the Irishman, the Scotsman and the Welshman? They all meet again after 25 years and get very drunk indeed. Stars Tony Melody, Richard Davies, Russell Hunter, Joe Lynch, Jo Warne and Carol Mills

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sauce For The Goose

When George starts to complain about the permissive society, he is accused of being "past it". As he was once the biggest lothario on board ship, he determines to prove to his mates that he still has it in him. His wife, Lil, is not too impressed and decides to show George that she is still just as talented at attracting the opposite sex!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 22nd October 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tony Melody George Bradshaw
Richard Davies Taffy Evans
Russell Hunter Jock McGregor
Joe Lynch Paddy O'Brien
Jo Warne Lil Bradshaw
Carol Mills Maggie
Guest cast
Dany Clare Mrs. Lloyd
Barbara Halliwell Woman in pub
Ronald Mayer Man in pub
Alec Bregonzi Park keeper
Keith Chegwin Youth
Karen Berlinsky Girl
Philip Ryan (as Phil Ryan) Policeman
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Peter Le Page Production Designer

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