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The Incredible Mr Tanner. Image shows from L to R: Ernest Tanner (Brian Murphy), Sidney Pratt (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Thames Television
The Incredible Mr Tanner

The Incredible Mr Tanner

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Ernest Tanner is a bumbling, accident-prone man who is perhaps the worst escapologist in the world. Stars Brian Murphy, Roy Kinnear, Tony Melody and Rosie Collins.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - The Magic Lantern

A new television set provides a distraction for Ernest and Sidney after they have heard about all the sex and nudity being shown. It seems that the best they can get from it is seeing whether the little girl blinks while watching the test card!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th March 1981
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Murphy Ernest Tanner
Roy Kinnear Sidney Pratt
Tony Melody Archie
Rosie Collins Prudence
Guest cast
Willoughby Goddard Tom
Ivor Roberts Charlie
Graham Fletcher-Cook Kid
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Colin Andrews Production Designer

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