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

The Hello Goodbye Man

BBC Two sitcom. 6 episodes (1 series) in 1984. Stars Ian Lavender, Mary Tamm, Paul Chapman and Dominic Guard.

Series 1, Episode 1

Denis Ailing bluffs his way into a job at Cookham Cures thanks to the help of a few pep pills. But, with no experience, will he be able to do the job unaided...?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th January 1984
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
Ian Lavender Denis Ailing
Mary Tamm Jennifer Reynoldston
Paul Chapman Ken Harrington
Dominic Guard Glenn Harris
Guest cast
Peter Russell Mr Cookham
Keith Smith Mr Trenchard
James Taylor Doctor
Terence Conoley Mr Ellington
Shirley Dixon Mrs Devonshire
Tim Barrett Dr Johnson
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Alan J. W. Bell Director
Alan J. W. Bell Producer
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