British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

The Bagthorpe Saga

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Children's comedy following the adventures of the eccentric Bagthorpe family. Stars Edward Hardwicke, Angela Thorne, Phillada Sewell, Ceri Seel, Richard Orme and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Edward Hardwicke Henry Bagthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Rebecca Lalonde Daisy Parker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 4
Dandy Nichols Mrs. Fosdyke
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Richard Orme Jack Bagthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Ruth Potter Tess Bagthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Tim Preece Uncle Parker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 5
Ceri Seel William Bagthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Phillada Sewell Grandma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Madeline Smith Aunt Celia
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 3
Angela Thorne Laura Bagthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Ben Aris P.J.
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 1
Jim Barclay Bingo Caller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
 1
Michael Burlington Jeremy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 1
Barbara Flynn Sue
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 1
John Hartoch 'Buried Bones' Representative
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 1
Tim Hooper 'Buried Bones' Cameraman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 1
Peter Kemp Dr. Winters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
 1
Angus Lennie Mr. Sugden
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 2
Sarah Long 'Blue Bouquet' Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 1
Phillip Manikum Police Sergeant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
 1
Margaret Stallard Telegraph Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
 2
Frank Vincent J.E. Fern
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
James Andrew Hall Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Paul Stone Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Anna Home Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Elizabeth Thoyts (as Liz Thoyts) Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Anne Barfield Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Alan Roper Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ordinary Jack (Part 1)
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Ordinary Jack (Part 2)
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Ordinary Jack (Part 3)
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Zero (Part 1)
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Absolute Zero (Part 2)
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Absolute Zero (Part 3)
 6
Helen Cresswell Creator

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