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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.

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Series 3, Episode 7

When Tolly has the misfortune to give Potter a lift to the golf club via the vicarage, it seems a simple enough task. But events conspire to make Tolly behave in a far from typical way.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 28th August 1983
Time
10:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robin Bailey Redvers Potter
Noel Dyson Aileen Potter
John Barron The Vicar
John Warner 'Tolly' Tolliver
Honor Shepherd Diana Tolliver
Brenda Cowling Jane
Guest cast
Michael Jayes Boy
Joanna Andrews Girl
James Appleby First driver
Neville Barber Second driver
Margaret Anderson First lady at vicarage
Jean Marlow Second lady at vicarage
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Director
Bernard Thompson Producer
Paul Allen Production Designer

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