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Ffizz. Image shows from L to R: Hugo Walker (Benjamin Whitrow), Alan (Robin Kermode), Jack Mowbray (Richard Griffiths). Copyright: Thames Television
Ffizz

Ffizz

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1987 - 1989
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Upmarket wine merchants Mowbray & Crofts find times getting harder as a recession bites: the owners are forced to meet something called 'work'. Stars Richard Griffiths, Benjamin Whitrow, Felicity Montagu, Robin Kermode, Phyllida Law and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Lilies Of The Field

Following the death of their accountant, Jack and Hugo discover that their business has run out of money. A friend at the bank agrees to find them a loan but on the proviso that they take in a business advisor of the bank's appointment, and do some work themselves for once.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th September 1987
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Griffiths Jack Mowbray
Benjamin Whitrow Hugo Walker
Felicity Montagu Griselda
Phyllida Law Lady Baughton
Peggy Aitchison Mrs. Monaghan
George Ballantine Samson
Guest cast
Roger Brierley Geoffrey Rawlins
Ken Wynne Heap
Sally Faulkner Hostess
Paul Holmes Waiter
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Terence E. Badham Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Denis King Composer
Bob Simmons Lighting Designer

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