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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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Series 3, Episode 5 - There Goes The Bride

When he finally gets an order, Fred is horrified that his best worker, Charlie, is getting married and going on honeymoon during the 14-day delivery date. In order to get things sorted Fred becomes best man and a dog lover ...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 21st June 1983
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Maynard Fred Moffat
Russell Hunter Harry
Pat Ashton Betty
Don Crann Charlie
Guest cast
Mary Healey Barmaid
Stephen Hancock Police sergeant
Peter Martin Farmer
John Tordoff George Barker
Lisa David Mary Barker
Writing team
Graham White Writer
Production team
Alan Tarrant Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Tony Jones Production Designer

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