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The Magnificent Evans. Image shows from L to R: Plantagenet Evans (Ronnie Barker), Rachel (Sharon Morgan). Copyright: BBC
The Magnificent Evans

The Magnificent Evans

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

Ronnie Barker stars as a larger-than-life Welsh photographer. Also features Sharon Morgan, Dickie Arnold, Myfanwy Talog, William Thomas and Dyfed Thomas

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Series 1, Episode 4

Rachel faces criticism from Bron and Probert about her unmarried relationship and her partner's struggles with his business continue. He snaps a group of singing mechanics and also takes the photo of a council member who tragically has an unusually small head.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th September 1984
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Plantagenet Evans
Sharon Morgan Rachel
Dickie Arnold Willie
Myfanwy Talog Bron
William Thomas Probert
Guest cast
Rhoda Lewis Mother
Jack Walters Garage Owner
Howell Evans Sitter
Stacy Davies (as Stacey Davies) Tomlin
Owen Whittaker Youth
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Jarvis Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Judy Pepperdine Costume Designer
Dorka Nieradzik Make-up Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Iain Greenway Graphics

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