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.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mother Knows Best

Griselda gets in a spot of bother when her parents get wind of her 'career'. Meanwhile, Hugo and Jack are aghast when they realise that Alan's plans to open a public-facing shop mean the loss of their beloved cinema space on the ground floor.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st August 1989
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
Peggy Aitchison Mrs. Monaghan
George Ballantine Samson
Guest cast
Sian Phillips Duchess of Monmouth
Paul Daneman Duke of Monmouth
Writing team
Richard Fegen Writer
Andrew Norriss Writer
Production team
Derrick Goodwin Director
Derrick Goodwin Producer
Roger Holmes Editor
Alex Clarke Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Stuart Gain Lighting Designer
Denis King Composer

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