Bloomers. Image shows from L to R: Dingley (David Swift), Stan (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC
Bloomers

Bloomers

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1979
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

Richard Beckinsale's final sitcom. He plays an actor who turns to the soil and a blooming new career. Stars Richard Beckinsale, Anna Calder-Marshall, June Ritchie, David Swift, Paul Curran and Pat Gorman

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

It's ironic for Stan that as a florist he should get an order from a film studio for Christmas trees - but, actor or not, finding Christmas trees in June is a tall order.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th October 1979
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Beckinsale Stan
Anna Calder-Marshall Lena
David Swift Dingley
Pat Gorman Pub landlord
Guest cast
Beryl Nesbitt Connie
Michael Greenwood Waiter
Neville Barber Head waiter
Kristopher Kum Japanese businessman
Paul McDowell Policeman #1
John Challis Policeman #2
Norman Hartley Barman
Writing team
James Saunders Writer
Production team
Roger Race Producer
Roger Murray-Leach Production Designer

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