The Hello Goodbye Man. Denis Ailing (Ian Lavender). Copyright: BBC
The Hello Goodbye Man

The Hello Goodbye Man

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1984
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Denis Aling attempts to succeed in the competitive world of selling but is totally out of his depth. Stars Ian Lavender, Mary Tamm, Paul Chapman and Dominic Guard.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Paul Chapman Ken Harrington
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Dominic Guard Glenn Harris
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Ian Lavender Denis Ailing
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Mary Tamm Jennifer Reynoldston
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Tim Barrett Dr Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Martin Benson Mr Renwick
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 1
John Bott Mr Tideswell
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 1
Bruce Bould Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Ronnie Brody Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Timothy Carlton Geoff
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Terence Conoley Mr Ellington
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Nikki Critcher Ingrid
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 1
Shirley Dixon Mrs Devonshire
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Kenneth Hadley Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
David Hanson Mr Plummet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Paul Hardwick Mr Jefferson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Jennifer Hilary Dr Sally Newbolt
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 1
Dione Inman Helga
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 1
M. J. Mathews Restaurant manager
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 1
Jonathan Linsley Chef
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 1
Lisa Maxwell Elke
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 1
Robert McBain Mr Letchwood
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 1
Tony Melody Mr Bulstrode
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Norman Mitchell Policeman
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 1
Roger Ostime Driver
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 1
Tom Owen Rod Stewart
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 1
Conrad Phillips Mr Kermode
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Dennis Ramsden Mr Short
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Terry Rendle Company buyer
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 1
Peter Russell Mr Cookham
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 2
Keith Smith Mr Trenchard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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James Taylor Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
James Warrior Landlord
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 1
Martin Weedon Colin
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 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
David Nobbs Writer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Alan J. W. Bell Director
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Alan J. W. Bell Producer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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David Laskey Production Designer
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 3
Suzy Lawrance Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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