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Blott On The Landscape
Blott On The Landscape

Blott On The Landscape

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 1985
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A land-owning MP attempts to have a motorway built through the grounds of his wife's ancestral home. Stars George Cole, Geraldine James, David Suchet, Julia McKenzie and Simon Cadell

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Series 1, Episode 1

However much Lady Maud Lynchwood may insist, Sir Giles is more than reluctant to give her any children. This triggers a manic chain of events, with many unforeseen and surprising consequences.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 6th February 1985
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
50 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
George Cole Sir Giles
Geraldine James Lady Maud
David Suchet Blott
Julia McKenzie Mrs Forthby
Guest cast
Geoffrey Bayldon Ganglion
John Welsh Lord Leakham
Paul Brooke Hoskins
Geoffrey Chater Minister
John Grillo Prime
Jeremy Clyde Densher
Nicholas Selby General Burnett
Patrick Godfrey Mr. Bullett-Finch
Georgine Anderson Mrs. Bullett-Finch
Matyelok Gibbs Miss Percival 1
Sylvia Barter Miss Percival 2
John Rapley Colonel Chapman
Esmond Knight Sir Francis Puckerington
Jolyon McDowell TV Reporter
Kevin Doyle Waiter
Ken Parry Chef
Ursula Jones Marjorie
Writing team
Tom Sharpe Writer
Malcolm Bradbury Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Roger Bamford Director
Evgeny Gridneff Producer
Brian Eastman Executive Producer
Graham Taylor Editor
John Bone Production Designer
David Mackay Composer

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