The Last Salute. Harry Thorpe (Paul Bown). Copyright: BBC
The Last Salute

The Last Salute

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1998 - 1999
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Period sitcom about an AA patrolman in 1960s Hampshire. Stars Paul Bown, Jo Unwin, Philip Jackson, David Shane, Paul Young and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6

The Cuban missile crisis is at its height and there is great concern over a possible nuclear war, prompting Harry and Catherine to reconsider their plans for a weekend away.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th August 1999
Time
4:10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Bown Harry Thorpe
Jo Unwin Joyce Thorpe
Philip Jackson Leonard Spanwick
David Shane Roy
Paul Young Bannerman
Benjamin Pullen (as Ben Pullen) Robin
Claire Cox Catherine Heaseman
Guest cast
Brian Miller Mr. Heasman
John Junkin Barber
Jennifer Piercey Shop Assistant
Writing team
Tim Binding Writer
Production team
Keith Washington Director
Mike Stephens Producer
Gail Evans Associate Producer
Frank Webb Editor
John Bristow Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Lynnette Cummin Costume Designer
Peter Chapman Director of Photography
Kerin Parfitt Make-up Designer
Ray Russell Composer
Fiona Black 1st Assistant Director

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