Casanova '73. Henry Newhouse (Leslie Phillips). Copyright: BBC
Casanova '73

Casanova '73

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Leslie Phillips stars as reluctant womaniser Henry Newhouse, who just can't help getting himself into the most farcical situations possible. Also features Jan Holden.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Jan Holden Carol Newhouse
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 6
Leslie Phillips Henry Newhouse
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Ronald Adam Doctor Spratforth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
George Baizley Mr. Umbala's Colleague
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
John Baker Peter's Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Peter Bennett Tessa's Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Elizabeth Broom Tessa's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Rosamond Burne Mrs. Kershaw's Friend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Erik Chitty The Sportsmaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Janet Davies Man Opposite's Wife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Ray Edwards Removal Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
John F Landry (as John F. Landry) The Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Astrid Frank Miss Germany
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Tommy Godfrey Judge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Gail Grainger Clare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Elvi Hale Muriel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Douglas Hayes George
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Cyd Hayman Miss Dropmore
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Laraine Humphrys Miss United Kingdom
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 1
Willie Jonah Mr. Umbala
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Anthony Kenyon Judge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Michael Knowles Judge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Maureen Lipman Gloria
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Roger Monk Roger Newhouse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Donald Morley The Man Opposite
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
George Murcell Montague
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Joe Murphy Removal Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Michael Napier Brown Arthur Langham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Hugh Paddick The Compere
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Lois Penson Peter's Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Portman Boy
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David Rayner Ashleigh
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Ivan Santon Restaurant Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Pik Sen Lim (as Pik Sen Lim) Oriental friend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Stuart Sherwin Another postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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David Simeon Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Madeline Smith Tessa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Josephine Tewson Mrs. Kershaw
Yolande Turner Connie Langham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Merlin Ward John
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Neil Wilson Postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Jan Adair Actor
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Colin Bean Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Bunty Garland Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Peter O'Sullevan Unknown (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Jan Reddin Actor
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Monica Ringwald Actor
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Suzette St. Clair Actor
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Judi Stevenson Actor
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Lyn Worral Actor
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Ray Galton Writer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Alan Simpson Writer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Production team
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Harold Snoad Director
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Harold Snoad Producer
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Bill Harris Editor
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Tim Gleeson Production Designer
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Cynthia Ključo (as Cynthia Kljuco) Production Designer
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Nick Ingman Composer
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Max Harris Composer
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