Chintz. Image shows from L to R: Fred Nelson (Christopher Benjamin), Dottie Nelson (Dilys Laye), Kate Carter (Michele Dotrice), Richard Carter (Richard Easton). Copyright: Granada Television
Chintz

Chintz

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1981
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Kate and Richard Carter are a Cheshire couple: middle class and middle-aged - she is well-meaning but scatterbrained and he is her rock. Stars Michele Dotrice, Richard Easton, Dilys Laye, Christopher Benjamin and Claire Nielson

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Christopher Benjamin Fred Nelson
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  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  3. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 3
Michele Dotrice Kate Carter
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Richard Easton Richard Carter
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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
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Dilys Laye Dottie Nelson
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  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 4
Claire Nielson Grace Hills
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Terence Alexander Mr. Crane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Roy Barraclough The Guest
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Timothy Bateson Mr. Foster
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Henrietta Baynes (as Hetty Baynes) Susie
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Joan Blackham Norma Gribble
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 1
Gilly Coman Girl assistant
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 1
Gerry Cowan Policeman
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 1
John D. Collins Joe Wilson
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Nicholas Day James Oglethorpe
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Lesley E. Bennett Woman on phone
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Richard Grayson Ed Fraser
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 1
Bill Henderson Mac
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John Horsley Store manager
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Alan Hulse Mr. Brown
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Charles Kay Stanley Trumper
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Tom Kelly Billy
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Roger Kemp Mr. Harvey
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Nicholas Le Prevost Policeman
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Stephen Mallatratt Policeman
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Jean Rimmer Neurotic lady
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Barrie Rutter Taxi driver
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Anthony Schaeffer Mr. Smith
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Anthony Smee Dr. Bill Gordon
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Georgina Smith Brassy lady
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Michael Syers Mr. Jones
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William Tarmey Porter
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George Waring Henry Grimes
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Arthur White Leonard Gribble
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Peg Lynch Writer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Alex Adams Writer (Adapted By)
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Dilys Laye Writer (Adapted By)
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Production team
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Eric Prytherch Director
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Brian Armstrong Producer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Eric Prytherch Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer
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  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Derek Hilton Composer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Peg Lynch Creator

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