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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 5

'Home Rule' O'Toole continues to pursue Rachel and unsuccessfully attempts to persuade her that her future lies with him. Evans meanwhile works at another wedding and is forced to photograph the groom alone when his bride fails to attend.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 4th October 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
Dyfed Thomas 'Home Rule' O'Toole
Guest cast
Brinley Jenkins Yokel
Dillwyn Owen Yokel
Philip Rowlands Yokel
Howard Lew Lewis Bridegroom
Gwyneth Owen Mother
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Don Candlin Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Judy Pepperdine Costume Designer
Dorka Nieradzik Make-up Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Iain Greenway Graphics

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