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The Gaffer. Image shows from L to R: Fred Moffat (Bill Maynard), Harry (Russell Hunter), Betty (Pat Ashton). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
The Gaffer

The Gaffer

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981 - 1983
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Fred Moffatt, The Gaffer, is the director of a recession-hit, light-engineering company and is always teetering on the edge of disaster. Stars Bill Maynard, Russell Hunter, Pat Ashton, David Gillies, Don Crann and Alan Hockey

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Episode menu

- Series 3, Episode 7 - Goodbye

When Ginger's girlfriend keeps ringing the factory, it causes Fred to give up and pack his bags ready for a new life Down Under! A workers co-operative take over the factory but how long will it be before factory goes down under as well!?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 5th July 1983
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Maynard Fred Moffat
Russell Hunter Harry
Pat Ashton Betty
David Gillies Ginger
Don Crann Charlie
Guest cast
Joanne Walker Bank clerk
Keith Marsh Henry Dodd
Daniel Moynihan Sam
Paddy Frost Factory inspector
Larry Noble Mr Barnshaw
Writing team
Graham White Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Tony Jones Production Designer

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