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 6 - With Friends Like These

It's Alan's birthday, and he's planned a surprise celebration to coincide with announcing a surprisingly good set of sales figures. Unfortunately, when Jack and Hugo fail to turn up to the meeting, and therefore his little party, he becomes thoroughly depressed. Cue a nudge from Griselda and a hastily orchestrated bash at a hotel...

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 14th October 1987
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Griffiths Jack Mowbray
Benjamin Whitrow Hugo Walker
Felicity Montagu Griselda
Robin Kermode Alan
Phyllida Law Lady Baughton
George Ballantine Samson
Guest cast
Christopher Goodwin Barty
Phil Nice Gerry
Sophia Winter Pregnant Girl
John Melainey Guard
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Denis King Composer
Bob Simmons Lighting Designer

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