British Comedy Guide
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Sprout. Image shows from L to R: Darwin Sprout (John Alderton), John Russell (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Thames Television
Sprout

Sprout

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1974
  • 1 pilot

Darwin Sprout is out of work and can't get a job or a girl because he is too honest. His friend and flatmate, John, hopes to fix that. Stars John Alderton, Julian Holloway, Jenny Cox, Clare Sutcliffe and Geoffrey Chater

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