Seconds Out. Pete Dodds (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC
Seconds Out

Seconds Out

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981 - 1982
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Pete Dodds starts out on a pro boxing career with the help of manager Tom Sprake and trainer Dave Locket. Stars Robert Lindsay, Lee Montague, Ken Jones and Leslie Ash.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Leslie Ash Hazel
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 5
Ken Jones Dave Locket
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 13
Robert Lindsay Pete Dodds
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 13
Lee Montague Tom Sprake
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 13
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Michael Attwell Freddy's henchman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
 1
Elizabeth Benson Mrs Denton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
 1
Roger Brierley Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
 1
Ray Burdis Alan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
 1
Norman Comer Bank teller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
 1
Diana Coupland Mama Therese
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
 1
John D. Collins Television reporter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
 1
John D. Collins Sgt Grimson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
 1
Roger Davidson Aircraft captain
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 1
Reg Dixon Henry Fisher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
 1
Alton Douglas Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
 1
Colin Dunn Sid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
 1
Jo-Anne Good Nancy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
 1
Shaun Harris Pete's opponent
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
 1
Roy Heather Chauffeur
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 1
Godfrey James Ted
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
 1
Susan James Jean
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
 1
Stefan Karwacinski Boxer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
 1
Stefan Karwacinski European Champion
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 1
Caroline Langrishe Lewa Brenson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
 1
John Malcolm Bert
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
 1
Jack May Freddy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
 1
Robert McBain Hugh
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 1
Christina Michaels Waitress
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
 1
Martin Milman Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
 1
Glen Murphy Marty
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
 1
Derek Newark Joe Brindle
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
 1
Anna Nygh Jenny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
 1
Andy Pantelidou Marello
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
 1
John Pennington Clive
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 1
Les Rawlings Waiter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 1
Ewen Solon Mr Brenson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
 1
Peter Whitaker Bank manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Bill MacIlwraith Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Mike Crisp Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 2
Ray Butt Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 13
Graeme Thomson Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Round One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Round Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Round Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Round Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Round Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Round Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Round Seven
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Round Nine
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Round Eleven
  10. Series 2, Episode 7 - The Final Round
 10
Julia McKenzie Brackenbury Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Round Eight
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Round Ten
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Round Twelve
 3

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