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The Hello Goodbye Man. Denis Ailing (Ian Lavender). Copyright: BBC
The Hello Goodbye Man

The Hello Goodbye Man

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1984
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Denis Aling attempts to succeed in the competitive world of selling but is totally out of his depth. Stars Ian Lavender, Mary Tamm, Paul Chapman and Dominic Guard.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Paul Chapman Ken Harrington
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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
Dominic Guard Glenn Harris
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  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
Ian Lavender Denis Ailing
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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
Mary Tamm Jennifer Reynoldston
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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
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Tim Barrett Dr Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Martin Benson Mr Renwick
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Bott Mr Tideswell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Bruce Bould Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Ronnie Brody Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Timothy Carlton Geoff
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Terence Conoley Mr Ellington
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Nikki Critcher Ingrid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Shirley Dixon Mrs Devonshire
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Kenneth Hadley Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
David Hanson Mr Plummet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Paul Hardwick Mr Jefferson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Jennifer Hilary Dr Sally Newbolt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Dione Inman Helga
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
M. J. Mathews Restaurant manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Jonathan Linsley Chef
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Lisa Maxwell Elke
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Robert McBain Mr Letchwood
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Tony Melody Mr Bulstrode
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Norman Mitchell Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Roger Ostime Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Tom Owen Rod Stewart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Conrad Phillips Mr Kermode
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Dennis Ramsden Mr Short
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Terry Rendle Company buyer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Peter Russell Mr Cookham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Keith Smith Mr Trenchard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
James Taylor Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
James Warrior Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Martin Weedon Colin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
David Nobbs Writer
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  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
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Alan J. W. Bell Director
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  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
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Alan J. W. Bell Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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David Laskey Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
Suzy Lawrance Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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