High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC
High Hopes

High Hopes

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One Wales
  • 1999 - 2015
  • 40 episodes (6 series)

BBC Wales sitcom about four petty criminals living in the South Wales valleys. Stars Robert Blythe and Margaret John. Stars Robert Blythe, Margaret John, Steven Meo, Ben Evans, Oliver Wood and more.

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Pilot - Saving Private Ryan

Wheeler-dealer Fagin never strays from his derelict house in a Welsh valley, until his 'boys' discover a body.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st April 1999
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Wales
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Blythe Fagin
Margaret John Mam
Guest cast
Robert Wilfort Hoffman
David Rees-Talbot Charlie
Giles Thomas PC Claude Cox
Louie Lloyd Keanu
Shelley Miranda Barrett Jude
Mark Bishop Kid
Writing team
Boyd Clack Writer
Production team
Graeme Harper Director
Foz Allan Producer
Helen Vallis Associate Producer
Graham Rimmington Lighting Designer
Humphrey Jaeger Production Designer
Gary Howe Casting Director
Carol Davies Marshall (as Carole Davies Marshall) Costume Designer
Julie Van Praag Make-up Designer

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