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