Get Well Soon. Image shows from L to R: Roy Osborne (Matthew Cottle), Brian Clapton (Eddie Marsan). Copyright: BBC
Get Well Soon

Get Well Soon

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom set in a 1947 tuberculosis sanatorium, based on the meeting of comedy-writing powerhouse team Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Stars Matthew Cottle, Eddie Marsan, Anita Dobson, Samantha Beckinsale, Robert Bathurst and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Robert Bathurst Sqdn Ldr Harry 'Gribble' Fielding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 5
Samantha Beckinsale Jilly Howell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 3
Hugh Bonneville Norman Tucker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 4
Matthew Cottle Roy Osborne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
Anita Dobson Ivy Osborne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 4
Eddie Marsan Brian Clapton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
William Osborne Jeffry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 4
Patsy Rowlands Mrs Clapton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 4
Neil Stacy Bernard Walpole
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 4
Michael Troughton Padre Donald Peters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John Albasiny Patient Postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 2
John Antrobus Car Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Georgina Beer Mrs Doormouse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Alan Bodenham Newspaperman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
 1
Tim Bourne Benson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Kenneth Cranham Inspector Trussler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
 1
Michael Feast Jack Osborne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
 1
Edwina Ford Matron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 2
Ray Galton Distinguished Gentleman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Gabrielle Glaister Doctor Ruggles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Peter Glancy Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Simon Holmes Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Tom Karol Bruno
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Bryan Lawrence (as Bryan Lawrence) Police Constable
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
 1
Jan Linnik Coach Driver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Tony Longhurst Ambulance Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Simon Masterson-Smith Doctor Waxman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Philip McGrade Crawford
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
 1
Sarah Moyle Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
 2
Julie Mullen Lilly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
 1
Hermione Norris Vanessa Del Ray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Kate O'Toole Sister Shelley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 3
Louise Paige Woman at Whist Drive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Michael Palmer Man in Tea Room
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Hubert Rees Judge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 1
Louise Tomkins Woman at Whist Drive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Natalie Walter Beryl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Aidan Watts (as Aiden Watts) Police Constable
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Christopher Webber Arthur Bloomsbury
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
 1
Claire Worboys Woman at Whist Drive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
John Antrobus Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
Ray Galton Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Christine Gernon Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
Philip Kampff Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
John Sillitto Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
David Buckingham Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
 6
Christie Hennessy Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The New Arrival
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Snowbound
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Tucker's Gambit
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sons, Mothers, Lovers And Others
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whist Drive
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Poison Ivy
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