Seven Of One
Series of seven comedy pilots starring Ronnie Barker. This was a significant pilot strand, seeing the first appearances for Porridge (titled Prisoner And Escort), Open All Hours and My Old Man.
Open All Hours (1973)
Mean-yet-loveable northern shopkeeper Arkwright is allergic to spending money - much to the trouble of his put-upon nephew and sole employee Granville.
Porridge (1973)
Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade.
Spanner's Eleven (1973)
Comedy pilot starring Ronnie Barker. Driver Albert Spanner tries to save his beloved past-time job, as manager of the failing local football team.
Another Fine Mess (1973)
Laurel and Hardy tribute starring Ronnie Barker and Roy Castle. Two friends attempt to go to a fancy dress contest as the comedy duo.
One Man's Meat (1973)
Comedy pilot starring and written by Ronnie Barker. A man is forced to go on a crash starvation diet by his wife.
I'll Fly You For A Quid (1973)
Comedy pilot starring Ronnie Barker. A Welsh family mad on gambling try to find a winning betting slip.
My Old Man (1973)
Sam Cobbett, an Army veteran, is moved out of his condemned home in Ironmonger Row and relocated in his daughter and son-in-law's new flat.