British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

The Melting Pot

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1975
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Controversial comedy set in a guest house inhabited by immigrants from far and wide. Stars Spike Milligan, John Bird, Frank Carson, Alexandra Dane, Robert Dorning and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
John Bird Mr. Van Gogh
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Spike Milligan Mr. Rembrandt
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
John Bluthal Richard Armitage
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Trevor Butler Luigi O'Reilly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Frank Carson Paddy O'Brien
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Alexandra Dane Nefertiti Skupinski
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Robert Dorning Colonel Grope
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Bill Kerr Bluey Notts
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Burt Kwouk Eric Lee Fung
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 4
Julia Breck Various
Tony Brothers (as Anthony Brothers) Sheik Yamani
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Derek Martin Matches Seller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 3
William Shearer Dwarf
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 4
Jules Walter Policeman
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  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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T-Bone Wilson Various
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Julia Breck Woman with Large Dog
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Julia Breck Woman in Labour Exchange
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Julia Breck Tart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Julia Breck French Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Wayne Browne Luigi O'Reilly
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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George Chisholm Scotsman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Freddie Clemson (as Frederick Clemson) Plumber
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Freddie Clemson Man in Hammock
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Margaret Courtenay Woman in Oxfam
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Pamela Cundell Drunk Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Freddie Earlle Orthodox Jew
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Harry Fowler Eric Lee Fung
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Howard Goorney Chemist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Peter Jones "Lord Richard Haversham"
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Merdelle Jordine Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Paddy Joyce Man in Labour Exchange
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Paddy Joyce Priest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Cunitia Knight Colonel Grope's Wife
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Elspeth MacNaughton Judge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Mike Mungarvan Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Glyn Owen Taffy (Welsh Policeman)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Rita Webb Woman in Laundrette
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Rita Webb Cockney Woman in Waiting Room
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Rita Webb Cat Owner
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Alister Williamson Australian Bookie
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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T-Bone Wilson Mr. Mgolo Mgolo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
T-Bone Wilson Jamaican Bus Conductor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Michael Wynne Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 2
Roger Brierley Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Will Howard Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Julian Hudson Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
George Innes Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Ian Lindsay Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
George Lowdell Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Ron Pember Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Jimmy Rand Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Bob Raymond Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 2
John Rogan Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Neil Shand Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Fred Tomlinson (as The Fred Tomlinson Singers) Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
T-Bone Wilson Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Michael Wynne Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Spike Milligan Writer
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Neil Shand Writer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Pilot - The Melting Pot
 7
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Ian MacNaughton Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Roger Race Director
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Ian MacNaughton Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Roger Race Producer
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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M.A.C. Adams Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
M.A.C. Adams (as Mike Adams) Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Howard Dell Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Bill Harris Editor
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Barry Newbery Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
John Dixon Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 4
Paul Allen Production Designer
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Robbie Robinson Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 2
Peter Smee Lighting Designer
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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John Mayer Composer
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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Iain Sutherland Composer
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  1. Pilot - The Melting Pot
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