British Comedy Guide

Snakes And Ladders

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1989
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Satire of mistaken identity set amidst a bleak future Britain where a literal north-south divide has been established, complete with border guards. Stars John Gordon Sinclair, Adrian Edmondson, June Watson, Phil McCall, Christopher Godwin and more.

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Adrian Edmondson Giles
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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John Gordon Sinclair (as John Gordon-Sinclair) Gavin
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Phil McCall Gavin's Dad
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June Watson Gavin's Mum
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Ron Donachie Mr. Pym
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Christopher Godwin Mr. Haverty
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Roger Sloman Mr. Lambie
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Elaine Collins TV Reporter
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Ed Devereaux Computer Voice (Voice)
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Tony Meyer Donald
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Guest cast
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Iain Andrew Mr. Powling
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Lorna Barton Lucy
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Lynsey Baxter Serena
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Louise Beattie Young Hooker
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Elizabeth Bennett Miss Ainscow
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Anthony Benson Butler
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Andree Bernard Yana Haverty
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Ted Carroll Watt
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Peter Cellier Mr. Gershwin
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Rowena Cooper Dr. Kelsey
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Bill Croasdale Waiter
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Jake D'Arcy D.I. Ure
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Roger Davidson Hotel Barman
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Drew Dawson Police Sergeant
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Cindy Day Glamorous Newsreader
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Ed Devereaux Lord Tewkesbury
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Freddie Earlle Lord Provost
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Alphonsia Emmanuel Hannah
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Janette Foggo Mrs. Pym
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Grace Glover Hotel Receptionist (North)
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Gillian Goodman Mrs. Haverty
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Robert Grayson Commissionaire
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Roger Hammond Mr. Woodcock
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Alan Hardwick Newsreader
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John Horsley Sir Lewis Forbes Compton
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Mandy Humphrey Veronica
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Celia Imrie Nurse
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Sally Kinghorn Glynis
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Rodney Litchfield Border Guard
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Ken Livingstone Red Ken
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Peter Martin Clement
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Rik Mayall Alternative Comedian
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Alan McBride Horse Taxi Driver
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Kate McKenzie Emma
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David Meyer Ronald
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Sarah Morris 1st Kid
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Sharron Moulden Coach Hostess
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Gavin Munro 2nd Kid
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Doc O'Brien Bus Driver
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Steven O'Donnell Robbie
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Tony Osoba D.C. Cieslik
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Lorraine Peters Mrs. Baird
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Jean Rimmer Mrs. Rooke
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Clive Rowe Alabama Zee Montgomery
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Garry Sneddon Plaza Guard
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Albert Welling Clive Belling
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Kelly West Pregnant Lady
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Victoria Wicks Hotel Receptionist (South)
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Victoria Wicks Hotel Receptionist
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Philip Wilde Border Fence Guard
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Writing team
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Maurice Gran Writer
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Laurence Marks Writer
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Production team
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Baz Taylor Director
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Baz Taylor Producer
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Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
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John Bartlett Associate Producer
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John Allen Editor
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Robert Scott Production Designer
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Malcolm Drury Casting Director
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Brian Castle Costume Designer
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Hazel Burridge Make-up Designer
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Mary Griffiths Make-up Designer
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Paul Thompson Lighting Designer
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Jim Parker Composer
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David Nightingale 1st Assistant Director
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Ian Morley 1st Assistant Director
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