A Little Big Business

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1963 - 1965
  • 15 episodes (2 series)

Marcus Lieberman passes on the secrets of the furniture trade to his young son, Simon. Stars David Kossoff, Francis Matthews, Martin Miller, Joyce Marlow, Constance Wake and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Jack Bligh Charlie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
 3
David Conville Crane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  8. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 8
David Kossoff Marcus Lieberman
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  5. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  6. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  8. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  9. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  10. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  11. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 11
Joyce Marlow Miss Stevens
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  5. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  6. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  8. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  9. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  10. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  11. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 11
Francis Matthews Simon Lieberman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  8. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  9. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  10. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 10
Martin Miller Laslo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 9
Constance Wake Naomi
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  4. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  5. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Dennis Adams Hadfield
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
 1
Peggy Aitchison Housewife
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
 1
Norman Bird Harris
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
 1
John Cater Laslo
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  1. Pilot
 1
Dennis Chinnery Delivery man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
 1
David Davies Sir Charles Dillon
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
 1
Donal Donnelly Shop assistant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
 1
William Douglas Superintendent
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
 1
Margot Field Miss Wheeler
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
 1
Gigi Gatti Maid
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 1
Joyce Hemson Elsie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
 1
Ronnie Hunt Emmanuel Lester
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
 1
Charles Lamb Charlie
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  1. Pilot
 1
David Langton Basil Crane
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  1. Pilot
 1
Morris Linder Jasha Kornitz
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
 1
James Maxwell Simon Lieberman
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  1. Pilot
 1
Henry McGee Pefferel
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
 1
Isa Miranda Mrs Goldoni
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  2. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 2
Warren Mitchell Dr Froehling
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
 1
David Morris Benny
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
 2
Pip Rolls Percy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
 2
Billy Russell Charlie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
 2
Jean Sadgrove Young lady
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 1
Sheila Steafel Milly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
 1
Cara Stevens Dr Froehling's secretary
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
 1
Meier Tzelniker Uncle Herman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
 2
Lionel Wheeler Waiter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 1
Sidney Gatcum Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
 1
Larry Jerome Actor
Ann Tremain Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Jack Pulman Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  8. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  9. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  10. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 10
Paul Jackman Writer
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  1. Pilot
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Milo Lewis Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  6. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  7. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 7
Graeme MacDonald Director
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  1. Pilot
 1
Cliff Owen Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
 2
Herbert Wise Director
Peter Eton Producer
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  5. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  6. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  8. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  9. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  10. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  11. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 11
Michael Grimes Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Last Of The ASRAFTOS
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dear Dinosaur
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Life With Father
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Ends And Means
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Short But Bloody Trip To Parnassus
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Funny Things People
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Impatient Knight
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Merry Widow
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - Mixed Feelings
 9
Bernard Carey Production Designer
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  1. Pilot
 1

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