British Comedy Guide

Tell It To The Marines

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1959 - 1960
  • 30 episodes (1 series)

National Service comedy attempting to recreate the success of The Army Game, focusing on rivalry between the Marines and Royal Navy. Stars Alan White, Ronald Hines, Ian MacNaughton, Jack Allen, Ian Colin and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Alan White Leading Seaman White
Ronald Hines Marine Corporal Surtees
Ian MacNaughton Tact.Comms.Op. Kilmartin Dalrymple
Jack Allen Marine Major Howard
Ian Colin Naval Commander Walters
John Baskcomb Petty Officer Woodward
Henry McGee Lieutenant Raleigh
Ian Whittaker Whittle
Norman Chappell Tubby
Frederick Peisley Landlord
Production team
Milo Lewis Director
Jack Hylton Producer
Denis Wreford Production Designer
Ted Willis Creator

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