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Series 2, Episode 3

Mrs. Slocombe's husband pays an unexpected visit to the hotel, forcing her into hiding. Meanwhile, Mr. Rumbold discovers that he intends to purchase the manor, putting the team's lucrative pensions' and comfortable arrangements in jeopardy. They decide to fake a large number of extra staff so that the house seems unprofitable.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th January 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mollie Sugden Mrs. Betty Slocombe
John Inman Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries
Wendy Richard Miss Shirley Brahms
Frank Thornton Captain Stephen Peacock
Nicholas Smith Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold
Fleur Bennett Mavis Moulterd
Joanne Heywood Jessica Lovelock
Billy Burden Maurice Moulterd
Guest cast
Donald Morley Cecil G. Slocombe
Writing team
Jeremy Lloyd Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
Mike Stephens Director
Mike Stephens Producer
Roger Martin Editor
Richard Dupre Production Designer
David Croft Composer
Roy Moore Composer

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