Sykes And A.... Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Sykes), Hat (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC
Sykes And A...

Sykes And A...

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1960 - 1965
  • 59 episodes (9 series)

Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques play twins living together at 24 Sebeastapol Terrace. Also features Richard Wattis.

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Series 5, Episode 1 - A Gamble

Eric simply cannot stop gambling, no matter how much Hattie protests. He's decided his luck must change soon; but seemingly not before he's lost everything else!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 30th January 1962
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Eric Sykes Eric
Hattie Jacques Hat
Guest cast
Bill Kerr Tom Kelly
Stuart Saunders Arthur Jones
Rosamund Waring Mrs. Kelly
Alan Simpson Removal Man
Joan Smith Gambler
Una Trimming Gambler
Charlie Bird (as Charles Bird) Actor
Michael Harrison Actor
Terry Howard Actor
Robin Kildare Actor
David Philpott Actor
Reg Pritchard Actor
Writing team
Eric Sykes Writer
Production team
Vere Lorrimer Director
Dennis Main Wilson Producer
Geoffrey Botterill (as Geoff Botterill) Editor
Roger Andrews Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer

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