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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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Series 1, Episode 7

Paddy is broke, as usual, but is trying to win the top prize in the Britannia Arms talent contest. The £75 will help him visit his ageing mother in Ireland, just in time for her birthday. In an effort to shorten the odds, he enters George, Jock and Taffy as well...

Notes

No official title was given for this episode.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th November 1975
Time
8:30pm
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
Kerry Jewel Ronnie
Penny Meredith Fiona
Winefride Madigan Mrs. O'Brien
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Peter Le Page Production Designer
Jack Honeyborne Pianist

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