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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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

Denis is pursuing his first sale but keeps coming across two major problems. Firstly, his customers all seem to think that if they gave him an order then his delivery department would mess it up. Secondly, and most importantly, he has a tendency to agree with them!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th January 1984
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ian Lavender Denis Ailing
Mary Tamm Jennifer Reynoldston
Paul Chapman Ken Harrington
Dominic Guard Glenn Harris
Guest cast
Tony Melody Mr Bulstrode
Robert McBain Mr Letchwood
Dennis Ramsden Mr Short
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Alan J. W. Bell Director
Alan J. W. Bell Producer
Suzy Lawrance Production Designer

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