Potter. Redvers Potter (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC
Potter

Potter

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1979 - 1983
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Redvers Potter suddenly finds himself facing enforced retirement when his family sweet firm, Pottermints 'the hotter mints', is taken over. Stars Arthur Lowe, Robin Bailey, Noel Dyson, John Barron, John Warner and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1

Redvers Potter arrives at work to find his nameplate being removed from his office door. At 12pm his company, Pottermints, is to be taken over but, until then, he is still in charge and he means to assert every last vestige of authority he has.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st March 1979
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Redvers Potter
Noel Dyson Aileen Potter
John Warner 'Tolly' Tolliver
Guest cast
Michael Ripper Commissionaire
Madeleine Orr Mrs Hemmings
Jo-Anne Good Office girl
Michael Burrell Postman
John Pennington Commuter
Philip Ryan Lorry driver
Derek Martin Boilerman
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Peter Whitmore Producer
Gloria Clayton Production Designer

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