British Comedy Guide

My Good Friend

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1995 - 1996
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Forced into an early retirement, widower Peter befriends retired librarian Harry, moving in with him, his young landlady, Ellie, and spinster Miss Byron. Stars George Cole, Richard Pearson, Minnie Driver, Lesley Vickerage, Matilda Ziegler and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
George Cole Peter Banks
Richard Pearson Harry King
Minnie Driver Ellie (Series 1)
Lesley Vickerage Ellie (Series 2)
Matilda Ziegler Betty (Series 1)
Michael Lumsden Brian
Annabelle Apsion Betty (Series 2)
Flaminia Cinque Waitress (Series 1)
Caleb Lloyd Neil (Series 1)
Nimmy March Maria (Series 2)
Jamie O'Brien Neil (Series 2)
Writing team
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Martin Dennis Director (Series 1)
Jeremy Ancock Director (Series 2)
Beryl Vertue Producer
Michael John Bateman (as Michael Bateman) Editor (Series 1)
Brian Freemantle Editor (Series 2)
Kenneth Sharp Production Designer
Michelle Guish Casting Director
Robin Vidgeon Director of Photography (Series 1)
Amy Roberts Costume Designer (Series 1)
John Rhodes Director of Photography (Series 2)
Gwenda Evans Costume Designer (Series 2)
Daemion Barry Composer
Debbie Wiseman Composer (Series 2)
Simon Hinkly 1st Assistant Director (Series 1)
Tristram Shapeero 1st Assistant Director (Series 2)

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