So You Think You've Got Troubles. Ivan Fox (Warren Mitchell). Copyright: Alomo Productions
So You Think You've Got Troubles

So You Think You've Got Troubles

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1991
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Ivan Fox, manager of a small tobacco factory in North London and an atheistic Jew, is reluctantly relocated to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Stars Warren Mitchell, James Ellis, Harry Towb, Linda Wray and Stella McCusker

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
James Ellis Charley Adamson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Stella McCusker Roberta Nathan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 5
Warren Mitchell Ivan Fox
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Harry Towb George Nathan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Linda Wray Anne Adamson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Orla Brady Mrs. Conway
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
Catherine Brennan Maggie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 1
Osmund Bullock Army Officer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
Colin Carnegie Man in Queue
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Simon Chandler De La Rue
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Billy Clarke Raymond Murray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 2
Catherine Clarke Dawn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
David Coyle Kevin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 1
Evelyn Duah Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Leonard Fenton Rabbi Glick
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 2
Patrick Fitzsymons (as Patrick Fitzsimmons) Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 1
Don Gallagher Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Emer Gillespie Louise Nathan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 5
Robert Gillespie Mr. Bard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
Stella Goddard Sadie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 3
Michael Gormley Gateman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 1
Maurice Gran Chief Mourner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
 1
James Greene John Drummond
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
John Hewitt Head Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
 1
Amanda Hurwitz Wedding Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
B. J. Hogg Billy Murray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 1
John Keegan Sean Doherty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 5
Susie Kelly Newsreader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 1
Trudy Kelly Dowager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
 1
Teddy Kempner Dr. Conrad Liechtenstein
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
 1
Patricia Leventon Mrs. Bard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
Michael Liebmann Kenny Adamson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 2
Oliver Maguire Peter Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Janice McAdam Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
 1
Daniel Mitchell Philip Fox
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 2
Olivia Nash Betty Levitt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
 1
Steve Nicolson Adrian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Lalor Roddy Danny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 1
George Shane Derek
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Danny Small Toastmaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
David Solomon Mr. Conway
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
 1
Katie Tumelty Hotel Receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Brenda Winter Mrs McIlroy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Maurice Gran Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Laurence Marks Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Rosie Bunting Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Mike Holgate Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 4
Colm Villa Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
 2
Tara Prem Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Allan McKeown Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Michael Pilsworth Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Graham Carr Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Jim Hatchard Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Tom McCullagh Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Susie Parriss Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Paddy Stern Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Maggie Donnelly Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Valerie Butler Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Fiachra Trench Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Liz Greg 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Dog, New Tricks
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Safe As Houses
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - South Of The Border
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Getting It Off Your Chest
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Life In The Fast Lane
 6
Maurice Gran Creator
Laurence Marks Creator

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