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 3, Episode 3 - Midsummer Madness

Whilst Dame Bracket prepares to put on her summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, she also dabbles in a spot of hypnotism to rid Doctor Hinge of her vile smoking habit.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 10th October 1984
Time
9pm
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
Madeleine Newbury Joan Shanks
Frances Cox Miss Grace Pullet (Librarian)
Carol Reeve Fraulein Evelyn Straussus
Writing team
Gyles Brandreth Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Mike Stephens Producer
Peter Ridsdale Scott Executive Producer
Peter Marsh Editor
John Holland Production Designer

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