British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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L For Lester. Lester Small (Brian Murphy). Copyright: BBC TV

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television TV

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