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The Best Things In Life. Image shows from L to R: Mabel Pollard (June Whitfield), Alfred Wilcox (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated Television
The Best Things In Life

The Best Things In Life

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1970
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The best things in life for Alfred Wilcox are money, wealth and prosperity and not getting married to his fiancee of 11 years, Mabel Pollard. Stars Harry H. Corbett, June Whitfield, Pat Heywood, Bob Todd, Pearl Hackney and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Samantha Birch Vera
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 4
Harry H. Corbett Alfred Wilcox
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 13
Pearl Hackney Mrs Pollard
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 7
Pat Heywood Yvonne Armitage
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Carmel McSharry Pauline
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 6
Diana Quick Gloria
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 5
Bob Todd Mr Pollard
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 7
June Whitfield Mabel Pollard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 13
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Michael Beint Cafe proprietor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Clifford Cox Bus conductor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Patsy Crowther Aunt Sybil
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
Michael Elphick Jed Lucas
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
Michael Forrest Man in pub
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Peter French Second gendarme
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
David Healy Mort Finnegan
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 1
Winifred Hill Aunt Dora
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
John J. Carney Waiter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 1
Kenneth Keeling Mr Davis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Marie Makino Aunt Lettie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
Bill Maxam Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
Rosemary McHale Miss Jones
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
 1
Nicolette McKenzie Vera
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 1
James Mellor Man in cafe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Juan Moreno First gendarme
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Aubrey Morris Minelli
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 1
Kendick Owen TV man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Jennie Paul Cinema cashier
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Ellen Pollock Mademoiselle Flaubert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Madge Ryan Miss Rossiter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 1
Sheila Sands Elsie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 1
Norman Scace Mr Smith
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 1
Judith Spurse Dr Ford
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
 1
Ritchie Stewart TV shop manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Harry Towb Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Ron Welling Harrison delivery man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Glenn Williams Perkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Bernard Botting Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Dave Freeman Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
 2
Adele Rose Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
 2
Jack Trevor Story Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
 2
Ted Willis Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Shaun O'Riordan Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
John Robins Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
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Shaun O'Riordan Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
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Stanley Mills Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Trevor Patterson Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Red Carnation
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Love And Little Apples
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Up in Mabel's Room
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Coral Wedding
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Expense Account
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Emigrant
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