Dear Ladies. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan). Copyright: BBC
Dear Ladies

Dear Ladies

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Quirky sitcom starring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket, spinster friends who reside in the picturesque village of Stackton Tressel. Stars Patrick Fyffe, George Logan and Geoffrey Banks.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bowled Over

Despite knowing nothing about the game, Dr Hinge is invited to be guest umpire at a prestigious local green bowls match. The ladies are otherwise busy preparing to host guests from Stackton Tressel's twin town, Bologna in Italy.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 29th March 1983
Time
10:05pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Patrick Fyffe Dame Hilda Bracket
George Logan Dr Evadne Hinge
Geoffrey Banks Rev. Donald Smollit
Guest cast
Frances Cox Miss Grace Pullet (Librarian)
Terry Gilligan Newspaper Photographer
Mr. Hara Japanese Tourist #1
Mr. Hashimoto Japanese Tourist #2
Mr. Kumagai Japanese Tourist #3
Writing team
Gyles Brandreth Writer
Patrick Fyffe Writer
George Logan Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Peter Ridsdale Scott Producer
Peter Marsh Editor
Dugald Findlay Production Designer

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