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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Series 4, Episode 6 - Uncle Tom

A visit from Uncle Tom plunges the Hepplewhite household into chaos. Ghosts from the past are reawakened.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 21st December 2005
Time
10:40pm
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
Di Botcher Mrs Coles
Guest cast
Hywel Bennett Uncle Tom
Gareth Potter George Hepplewhite
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
Chrissie Pegg Costume Designer
Huw Talfryn Walters Director of Photography
Jane Beard Make-up Designer
Rory Taylor Lighting Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer
Sara Morgan Costume Designer
Claire Griffiths Make-up Designer
Daf Arwyn Jones 1st Assistant Director

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