Pardon The Expression. Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: Granada Television
Pardon The Expression

Pardon The Expression

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1965 - 1966
  • 37 episodes (2 series)

Leonard Swindley has left Gamma Garments and now finds himself as assistant manager at a national chain store, Dobson and Hawks. Stars Arthur Lowe, Paul Dawkins, Robert Dorning, Betty Driver, Joy Stewart and more.

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Paul Dawkins Mr. Parbold
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 12
Holly Doone Mavis Foster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
 3
Robert Dorning Mr Walter Hunt
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  11. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  12. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  13. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  14. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  15. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  16. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  17. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  18. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  19. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  20. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  21. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  22. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  23. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  24. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 24
Betty Driver Mrs. Edgeley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  7. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  8. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  9. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
  10. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  11. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  12. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  13. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  14. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  15. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  16. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  17. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  18. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  19. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  20. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  21. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  22. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  23. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  24. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  25. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  26. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  27. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  28. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  29. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
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John Le Mesurier Sir Charles Dobson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  2. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  3. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  4. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 4
Arthur Lowe Leonard Swindley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
  11. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  12. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
  13. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  14. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  15. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  16. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  17. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  18. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  19. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
  20. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  21. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  22. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  23. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  24. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  25. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  26. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  27. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  28. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  29. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  30. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  31. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  32. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  33. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  34. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  35. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  36. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
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Anthony Sharp Brigadier Hawk
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  3. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  4. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  5. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  6. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 6
Joy Stewart Miss Sinclair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  7. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  8. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
  9. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
  10. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  11. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  12. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  13. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  14. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  15. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  17. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  18. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  19. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  20. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  21. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  22. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  23. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  24. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  25. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  26. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  27. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  28. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 28
Barbara Young Pam Plummer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
George A. Cooper Tommy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
 1
Fredric Abbott Jim
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Yvonne Antrobus Jose Jackson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
 1
Edwin Apps Reverend Lloyd
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Diana Ashley Judy O'Grady
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  1. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 1
Jack Austin Mr Maxwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 1
Jack Austin Agent
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Jack Austin Clerk of the Court
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Arthur Barclay William (A member of The Moodies group)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Judith Barker Shirley Dickson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  2. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 2
John Barrard Sheik Harun El-Kebir
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Amanda Barrie Judy Best
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
 1
John Barron Lord Penge
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  2. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 2
Joan Benham Miss Cavendish
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 2
George Betton First old man customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
 1
Judi Bloom Dot Fletcher
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
 1
Margaret Boyd Woman customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
 1
Margaret Boyd Miss Brooks
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Rex Boyd Police Inspector
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Rex Boyd Court Usher
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Rex Boyd Waiter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Michael Brennan Joe
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  1. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 1
Avis Bunnage Mrs Hunt
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Margery Campi Gladys Cheeseborough
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 2
Fanny Carby Mrs Field
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Fanny Carby Fiona McBride
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  1. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
 1
John Cater Crumbling
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  1. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
 1
Roger Chapman PC Wilkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  3. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 3
Norman Chappell Emissary
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Norman Chappell Alf
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
 1
Norman Chappell Indian salesman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
 1
Dennis Chinnery (as Dennis Chinnery) Official Guide
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  1. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
 1
Patricia Clapton Sylvia
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
 1
Warren Clarke Johnnie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Warren Clarke Caterer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Warren Clarke Terry Field
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Pauline Collins Val
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Pauline Collins Miss Wainwright
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  1. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 2
John Comer Police constable
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Martin Cook Alexander Field
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Helen Cotterill Beryl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 1
Clifford Cox Mr Field
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Bill Croasdale (as William Croasdale) Police Sergeant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Angela Crow Miss Clapper
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
 1
Ray Curtis Caterer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Lisa Daniely Miss Solare
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  1. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 2
Larry Dann Jimmy Parkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
Ivor Dean Det.Sgt. Thompson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Rex Deering Reginald (A member of The Moodies group)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Aimée Delamain Miss Singleton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Jerry Desmonde Grand Vizier
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Robert Dorning Lionel Denison
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
 1
Betty Driver The Hon Mrs Wentworth Brewster
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Colin Edwynn Police Constable
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
 1
Sybil Ewbank Ethel (A member of The Moodies group)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Thelma Falls-Hand Woman customer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
 1
Gretchen Franklin Grandma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
 1
Helen Fraser Hilda Norton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
 2
Judith Furse Lady Dobson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 1
Judith Furse Miss Buxton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  2. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 2
Jimmy Gay Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
 1
Jimmy Gay Edgar Edgeley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Joe Gladwin Window cleaner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Willoughby Goddard Sir Claude Wagstaffe
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Julie Goodyear Miss Wilkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Richard Goolden Harold
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
Gordon Gostelow Mr. Hobson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Danny Green Ted
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
Leon Greene Capt. of the Guard
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Barbara Greenhalgh Jean Parbold
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
 1
Jack Grieve Taxi driver
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Nellie Hanham Woman customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
 1
Betty Hardy Ada Hadfield
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
 1
Christine Hargreaves Dawn
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Joan Haythorne Lady Penge
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Barbara Hicks Miss Battle
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Ruth Holden Woman customer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Julian Holloway Norman (The Porter)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  2. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  3. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 3
Marie Hopps Woman in bus shelter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
 1
Marie Hopps Lady at window
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Hazel Hughes Vera Bradshaw
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
 1
Bernadette Hughson Receptionist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Mervyn Johns Jacob Elijah Burgess
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
 1
Mervyn Johns Jeb
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
 1
Clare Kelly Mrs. Hunt
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Ben Kingsley Roy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Agnes Lauchlan (as Agnes Laughlan) Mrs Critchley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
John Laurie James McBride
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  1. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
 1
Leslie Lawton Wilf
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
 1
Olive Lucius Cherry Howard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
 1
Doel Luscombe Mr Hargreaves
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  1. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 1
Tony Malloy Caterer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Reginald Marsh Mr Granger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
 1
Roy Maxwell 1st Bank teller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
 1
Tony Melody Electrician
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  2. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 2
Cynthia Michaelis Lady at window
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Barbara Mitchell Agnes Bradshaw
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  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
 1
Barbara Mitchell Mrs Bell
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  1. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
 1
Warren Mitchell Harvey Clawson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Geraldine Moffatt Samantha
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
William Moore Police Constable
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  1. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 1
Aubrey Morris Mr. Blenkinsop
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  1. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 1
Ted Morris Traffic warden
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Harry Moxon Mr Jones (Bank manager)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Nan Munro Miss Buttress
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  1. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 1
Dandy Nichols Miss Pledge
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
 1
Nora Nicholson Miss Bracewell
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
 1
Allan O'Keefe Cherokee
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 1
Milo O'Shea Uncle Mike
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
John Owens Pringle (Bank clerk)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Geoffrey Palmer Hotel manager
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Geoffrey Palmer Mr Bentley
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 1
Ken Parry Astronomer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
 1
Lisa Peake Miss Butterworth
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
 1
Geoffrey Reed Paddy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 1
Kynaston Reeves Sir Charles Dobson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
 1
Wendy Richard Girl with dog
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  1. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
 1
Michael Robbins Police sergeant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 1
Michael Robbins Fingers Ferguson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 1
Joe Robinson Gerry
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Tracy Rogers Brenda Finch
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Penny Ryder Mary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 1
Ivor Salter Workman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
 1
Julie Samuel Josie Lumsden
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
 1
Gresham Serenity Fluff
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  1. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
 1
Jack Smethurst Dave
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
 1
Shirley Stelfox Sales assistant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Alexandra Stevenson Miss Buxton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  2. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 2
Geoffrey Sumner The Duke
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  1. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
 1
Anna Sweeny Susan
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
 1
Duncan Taylor Sir Percy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
 1
Nita Valerie Woman in phone booth
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  1. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
 1
Valerie Van Ost Susan Worthington
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  1. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 1
Cyril Varley Lennie (Porter)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
 1
Bill Waddington Man at wedding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
 1
Yvonne Walsh Fiona
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
 1
Dilys Watling Miss Foster
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  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
 1
Gwendolyn Watts Miss Huxley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
 1
Paul Whitsun-Jones Warren T. Collingwood
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  1. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 1
April Wilding Barbara
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
 1
Derek Williams Caterer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
 1
Ian Wilson Agent
Elsie Woodhouse Woman customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
 1
John Woodvine Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
John Woodvine Mick
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Jack Woolgar Porter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Jack Woolgar Second old man customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
 1
William Wymar Tramp
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Raymond Young Mr Bowman Wallis
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  1. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
 1
Ray Anten Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Arthur Jeffrey Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Michael Keely Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Tommy Mann Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Steve Pullen Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Harry Driver Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  3. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  4. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  11. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  12. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  13. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  14. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  15. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  16. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  17. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
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Vince Powell Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  3. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  4. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  11. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  12. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  13. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  14. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  15. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  16. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  17. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
 17
Jack Rosenthal Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  6. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
 6
Peter Bishop Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  2. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  3. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  4. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  5. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  6. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 6
Christopher Bond Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  2. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  3. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  4. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 4
John Finch Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 1
Richard Harris Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Charles Hart Writer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  2. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  3. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  4. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  5. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  6. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 6
Geoffrey Lancashire Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  2. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 2
Dennis Spooner Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
 1
Mike Pratt Story
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  1. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Wally Butler (as Walter Butler) Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  10. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  11. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 11
Michael Cox Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  11. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  12. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  13. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  14. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  15. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  16. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  17. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  18. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  19. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  20. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  21. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  22. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  23. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  24. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 24
Harry Driver Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  10. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  11. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
 11
Derek Granger Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
  8. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  11. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  12. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  13. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  14. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  15. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  16. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  17. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  18. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  19. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  20. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  21. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  22. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  23. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  24. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 24
H.V. Kershaw Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - The Gaol Birds
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  17. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  18. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  19. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  20. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
  21. Series 2, Episode 15 - Rustle Of Spring
  22. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  23. Series 2, Episode 17 - The Sailor Home From The Sea
  24. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  25. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  26. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  27. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  28. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  29. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
  30. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 30
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Mannequin Parade
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Dance
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - The Pensioner
  5. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Visitor
  6. Series 1, Episode 9 - Birthday Present
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Economy Drive
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The January Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - The Resignation
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Self-Defence
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Annual Stocktaking
  12. Series 2, Episode 9 - The Host With The Most
  13. Series 2, Episode 13 - Who's Been Sleeping In Our Beds?
  14. Series 2, Episode 18 - The Dinner Party
  15. Series 2, Episode 19 - Man's Best Friend
  16. Series 2, Episode 22 - The Switched-On Scene
  17. Series 2, Episode 23 - The Cup That Cheers
 17
Michael Grimes Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - The Home Help
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Big Hotel
 2
Denis Parkin Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Day
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Headmistress
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Trouble With Ada
 3
Terry Pritchard Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Little Boy Lost
  2. Series 1, Episode 11 - The Old One-Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 12 - The Brain Drain
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Whose Baby Are You?
  5. Series 2, Episode 11 - The Take Over Bid
  6. Series 2, Episode 12 - Between The Covers
  7. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 7
Roy Stonehouse Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 16 - The Ghost Of Batsworth Castle Walks
  2. Series 2, Episode 20 - Thunderfinger Pt 1
  3. Series 2, Episode 21 - Thunderfinger Pt 2 - Swindley Strikes Back
  4. Series 2, Episode 24 - Down On The Health Farm Something Stirred
 4
Christopher Bond Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1
Derek Hilton Composer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 14 - A Sheik In The Night
 1

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