The Incredible Mr Tanner. Image shows from L to R: Ernest Tanner (Brian Murphy), Sidney Pratt (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Thames Television
The Incredible Mr Tanner
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1981
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Ernest Tanner is a bumbling, accident-prone man who is perhaps the worst escapologist in the world. Stars Brian Murphy, Roy Kinnear, Tony Melody and Rosie Collins.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - The House Hunters
Having been thrown out of their flat, Sidney and Ernest debate the suitability of the Savoy over Arnott Street hostel. But then they find a vacant house and a dream of rent-free living ...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th March 1981
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Murphy | Ernest Tanner |
| Roy Kinnear | Sidney Pratt |
| Tony Melody | Archie |
| Rosie Collins | Prudence |
| Joseph O'Conor (as Joseph O'Connor) | Peregrine |
| Geoffrey Davison | Policeman |
| Blake Butler | Landlord |
| Peter Frazer-Jones | Director |
| Peter Frazer-Jones | Producer |
| Colin Andrews | Production Designer |