British Comedy Guide

The Growing Pains Of PC Penrose

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1975
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Earnest new recruit PC Penrose has left his home town and joined the force in a Yorkshire town. Stars Paul Greenwood, Bryan Pringle, David Pinner, Alan Foss, Christopher Burgess and Catherine Chase

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Series 1, Episode 7 - Among Those Appearing

Rosie has to give evidence in court.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 14th October 1975
Channel
BBC One

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Greenwood PC Michael 'Rosie' Penrose
Bryan Pringle Sgt W T Flagg
David Pinner PC Buttress
Alan Foss PC Toombs
Christopher Burgess Insp Fox
Catherine Chase WPC Dean
Guest cast
Albert Shepherd Clogger
Paul Dawkins Horace Brumby, JP
Richard Butler Solicitor
Gorden Kaye PC Knowles
Natalie Kent "Dracula's Mother"
Gilly Flower Lady Magistrate
John Baker Clerk of the Court
Gordon Rollings Brightly (The Accused)
Elizabeth Chambers Mrs. Adamson (The Accused)
Richard Wardale Mr. Adamson (The Accused)
Christopher Neil Thief
Sydney Arnold Accused Cyclist
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Douglas Argent Director
Douglas Argent Producer
Paul Munting Production Designer
Peter Skellern Composer

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