Dead Ernest

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1982
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Ernest Springer ends up in heaven after being hit between the eyes by a champagne cork while celebrating his big win on the pools. Stars Andrew Sachs, Ken Jones, Harry Fowler, Janet Rawson and Zena Walker

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Cast
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Harry Fowler Cherub Fred
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Ken Jones Archangel Derek
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Janet Rawson Archangel Doreen
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Andrew Sachs Ernest Springer
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Zena Walker Edna Springer
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Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John Blythe Celebrity
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Simon Chandler Schubert
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Brenda Cowling Matron
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Derek Deadman Saint George
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Gretchen Franklin Alice
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Sheila Gill Ernest's Mum
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Joseph Greig Eric the Poltergeist
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John Grieve Doctor
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Tony Haygarth Warrant Angel Hoskins
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Kenny Ireland Brian
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Mark Kingston Ron Dodd
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John Le Mesurier Head of Plagues
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Hilton McRae Mozart
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Bryan Murray Saint Patrick
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Robert Putt Beethoven
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John Quentin Cherub Beavis
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Tim Sinclair Congreve
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Bill Waddington Arthur
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George Waring Ernest's Dad
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Seretta Wilson Linda, Miss North Sea Oil
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Julian Roach Writer
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John Stevenson Writer
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Production team
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Alan Wallis Director
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Tony Charles Producer
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Alan Wallis Producer
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Allan McKeown Executive Producer
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Don Davidson Production Designer
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