British Comedy Guide

The History Of Mr Polly (2007)

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 2007
  • 1 episode

Lee Evans stars as H.G. Wells's Edwardian hero Alfred Polly, who turns his back on a loveless marriage to follow his dreams. Also features Anne-Marie Duff, Julie Graham, Richard Coyle, Jordan El-Balawi, Richard Elfyn and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Lee Evans Alfred Polly
Anne-Marie Duff Miriam
Julie Graham Nancy Potter
Richard Coyle Jim
Jordan El-Balawi (as Beans Balawi) Young Polly
Richard Elfyn William Polly
Paul Bown Teacher
Catrin Morgan Miss Armitage
John Warnaby Mansfield
Roger Lloyd Pack Mr. Johnson
Selina Cadell Mrs. Johnson
Chrissie Cotterill Mrs. Larkins
Monica Dolan Annie Larkins
Rebecca O'Mara Minnie Larkins
Stan Stennett Uncle Pentstemon
Peter Pacey Mr. Voules
Jason Watkins Vicar
Georgia King Christabel
Elvi Piper Christabel's Friend
Rachel Rice Christabel's Friend
Trevor Cooper Rumbold
Adrian Scarborough Rusper
Patrick Monckton Gambell (Fireman)
Ann Beach Mrs. Rumbold
Isabella Parriss Little Miss Polly
Bryan Robson Blake (Policeman)
Gareth Wyn Griffiths Horace
Aneurin Barnard Stand In
Writing team
H G Wells Writer
Adrian Hodges Writer (Adapted By)
Luke Franklin Script Editor
Production team
Gillies Mackinnon Director
Katherine Lannon Producer
Linda James Executive Producer
Michele Buck Executive Producer
Damien Timmer Executive Producer
Martin Wells Associate Producer
Dic Jones Line Producer
Scott Thomas Editor
Adrian Smith Production Designer
Maureen Duff Casting Director
Charlotte Holdich Costume Designer
Nigel Willoughby Director of Photography
Carole Williams Make-up Designer
James Edward Barker Composer
Tim Despic Composer
Jonathan Eckersley 1st Assistant Director

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