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Odd Man Out. Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman). Copyright: Thames Television
Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1977
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Neville Suttcliffe owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop. When his estranged father dies, Neville inherits half of his seaside rock factory and moves south to run it. Stars John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Peter Butterworth, Glenna Forster-Jones, Avril Angers and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chip Off The Old Block

Discovering that he was not in fact quite the orphan he believed, Neville Sutcliffe moves across country to assess his inheritance. The northern lad receives a somewhat mixed reception on the south coast.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th October 1977
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Inman Neville Sutcliffe
Josephine Tewson Dorothy
Peter Butterworth Wilf
Glenna Forster-Jones Cleo
Avril Angers Ma
Jan Harding Percy
Vivienne Johnson Marilyn
Guest cast
Julian Orchard Mr. Bold (Lawyer)
Betty Alberge Aunt Cissie
Brian Osborne Taxi Driver
Raymond Bowers Man in Chip Shop
Len Marten Ticket Collector
Maggie Petersen Woman in Chip Shop
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Gerald Thomas Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Norman Garwood Production Designer
Max Harris Composer

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