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The Big One
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 1992
- 7 episodes (1 series)
American romantic writer James Howard, who has a rose-tinted view of the UK, comes to Britain for the first time to research his latest novel. Stars Mike McShane and Sandi Toksvig.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6
James's father comes to stay to meet his son's new girlfriend: Deddie... which comes as a surprise to Deddie.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 9th April 1992
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Mike McShane | James Howard |
Sandi Toksvig | Deirdre 'Deddie' Tobert |
Rob Arden (as Robert Arden) | Actor |
Sam Douglas | Actor |
Pricilla Phillips | Actor |
Ralph Scully | Actor |
Clive Walsh | Actor |
Debora Weston | Actor |
Elly Brewer | Writer |
Sandi Toksvig | Writer |
John Henderson | Director |
Mary Bell | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Producer |
Denise O'Donoghue | Executive Producer |
Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
Maria Djurkovic | Production Designer |
Marie-Jeanne Lecca | Costume Designer |
Alex Gurdon (as Alexander Gurdon) | Lighting Designer |
Nick Rae | 1st Assistant Director |