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The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Brian Bryant (Michael Gambon), Ralph Tanner (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC
The Other One

The Other One (1977)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1977 - 1979
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about the unlikely friendship between two boring bachelors, Ralph Tanner and Brian Bryant. Stars Richard Briers, Michael Gambon and Michael Chesden.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Richard Briers Ralph Tanner
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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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Michael Chesden Manolo
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Michael Gambon Brian Bryant
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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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Guest cast
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Roger Avon Barman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Babar Bhatti Ali
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Joan Blackham Stella
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Lally Bowers Mrs. Martin
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Helen Brindle Karen
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
John Bryans Hotel Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
George Camiller Spaniard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Tom Chadbon Tufnell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Terence Conoley Colin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Beryl Cooke Mrs. Swift
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Myrtle Devenish Mrs. Collins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Carl Duker Bar Owner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Leslie Dwyer Mr. Collins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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John F Landry Jimbo
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Frank Gatliff Vicar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Jennie Goossens Daphne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
2
Martin Howells Whitchurch
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Louis Ife Fulk
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Joe Iles (as Joseph Iles) Disc Jockey
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Jill Kerman Sue
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
3
Robin Lefevre (as Robin Lefèvre) Paul
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Alan Leith Rex
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Kate Lock Stephanie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Carolyn Lyster Myra
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Roland MacLeod Booking Clerk
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Hilary Mason Mrs. Flensing
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
2
Raymond Mason Ron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
2
Jack McKenzie Bill Burke
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Sarah Nash Jane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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Ronald Nunnery Delivery Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Nigel Pegram Peter Warr
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Martyn Read (as Martin Read) Fred
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Carlos Riera Clerk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Michael Ripper Stukely
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Gordon Salkilld Cap'n Morgan
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Johnny Shannon Chas
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
David Simeon Johnny Baxter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
1
Sally-Jane Spencer Lesley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Lesley Staples Hotel Maid
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Lockwood West Mr. Pemberton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Alister Williamson Car Park Attendant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Alan Badman Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Neville Barber Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
1
Jorge Bosso (as Giorgio Bosso) Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Robert Bridges Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
John Bryans Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Brian Close Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Gregory de Polnay Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Douglas Domingo Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Joanna Dunham Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
1
Doug Fisher Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Gretchen Franklin Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Stacey Gregg Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
1
Helen Keating Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Gary King Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Sara Mason Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Neil McCarthy Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Paul McDowell Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Richardson Morgan Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
1
Irene Richard Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Philip Ryan Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Pablo Soto Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
1
Max Wall Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Ralph Watson Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Alister Williamson Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
John Esmonde Writer
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  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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Bob Larbey Writer
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  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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Production team
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Gareth Gwenlan Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Roger Race Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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John Howard Davies Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
2
John Howard Davies Producer
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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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Roger Race Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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John Jarvis Editor
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Bob Rymer Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  5. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Stan Staffe Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Cynthia Ključo Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Barbara Kronig Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Robin Stubbs Costume Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Sue Bide (as Susan Bide) Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Cheryl Wright Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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John Farr Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Fred Wright Lighting Designer
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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
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
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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. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Barrie Dobbins Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Ray London (as Raymond London) Production Designer
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Rochelle Selwyn Production Designer
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Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Paula Bruce Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Lisa Westcott Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Ron Koplick Lighting Designer
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