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The Best Things In Life. Image shows from L to R: Mabel Pollard (June Whitfield), Alfred Wilcox (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated Television
The Best Things In Life

The Best Things In Life

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1970
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The best things in life for Alfred Wilcox are money, wealth and prosperity and not getting married to his fiancee of 11 years, Mabel Pollard. Stars Harry H. Corbett, June Whitfield, Pat Heywood, Bob Todd, Pearl Hackney and more.

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Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fugitive

When Alfred finds a briefcase containing £900 he can't believe his luck. However, when he reads in the papers that a robbery has taken place he thinks his ill-gotten gains are part of the proceeds - he goes in to hiding.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th June 1970
Time
9:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Harry H. Corbett Alfred Wilcox
June Whitfield Mabel Pollard
Bob Todd Mr Pollard
Pearl Hackney Mrs Pollard
Diana Quick Gloria
Carmel McSharry Pauline
Guest cast
Glenn Williams Perkins
Writing team
Dave Freeman Writer
Production team
John Robins Director
Shaun O'Riordan Producer
Trevor Patterson Production Designer

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