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.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mission Impossible

The Hepplewhite family have a very odd day, encompassing an accident, a trip down memory lane, a mysterious stranger, a daring robbery, a stolen Dickie Bow and a vicious assault.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 17th December 2003
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Wales
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Blythe Fagin
Margaret John Mam
Steven Meo Hoffman
Ben Evans Charlie
Keiron Self PC Claude Cox
Boyd Clack Sgt Ball
Guest cast
Rhys Parry Jones Security Guard
Kevin McCurdy Security Guard
Richard Elfyn Manager
Iestyn Jones Ike Tucker
Lynne Seymour Tina Tucker
Sian Naiomi Guide
John Pierce Jones Hayden Edwards
Russell Gomer Kerb Crawler
Ifan Huw Dafydd Nightwatchman
Richard Nichols Oxford Don
Sue Charles News Reader
Writing team
Boyd Clack Writer
Kirsten Jones Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Maggie Russell Executive Producer
Tim Sanders Editor
David Hitchcock Production Designer
Rory Taylor Director of Photography
Chrissie Pegg Costume Designer
Sheelagh Wells Make-up Designer
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer
Denise Stevens Costume Designer
Tracey Lewis Make-up Designer
Daf Arwyn Jones 1st Assistant Director

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