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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 6

Finally Evans proposes to Rachel and the big day of their wedding arrives. A foot injury is not enough to prevent him from making it to the church but Willie's carelessness with his wheelchair ensures that the ceremony cannot take place.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th 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
Martin Griffiths Cyclist
Christine Pritchard Maggie
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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