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Rule Britannia!. Image shows from L to R: Jock McGregor (Russell Hunter), Taffy Evans (Richard Davies). Copyright: Thames Television
Rule Britannia!

Rule Britannia!

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Heard the one about the Englishman, the Irishman, the Scotsman and the Welshman? They all meet again after 25 years and get very drunk indeed. Stars Tony Melody, Richard Davies, Russell Hunter, Joe Lynch, Jo Warne and Carol Mills

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Once A Friend, Always A Friend

George can't wait to meet up with his old comrades but his wife, Lil, is not so sure - "they won't turn up" she tells him. But everyone turns up, totally transformed from each other's memory and willing to turn monotony into mirthful mayhem.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 8th October 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tony Melody George Bradshaw
Richard Davies Taffy Evans
Russell Hunter Jock McGregor
Joe Lynch Paddy O'Brien
Jo Warne Lil Bradshaw
Guest cast
Harry Davis Man in queue
Kathleen St. John (as Kathleen St John) Nun
Margo Jenkins Woman in bed
Mostyn Evans Miner
Ronald Mayer Ticket inspector
Michael Segal Porter
Nosher Powell Man in pub
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Peter Le Page Production Designer

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