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The Magnificent Evans. Image shows from L to R: Plantagenet Evans (Ronnie Barker), Rachel (Sharon Morgan). Copyright: BBC
The Magnificent Evans

The Magnificent Evans

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

Ronnie Barker stars as a larger-than-life Welsh photographer. Also features Sharon Morgan, Dickie Arnold, Myfanwy Talog, William Thomas and Dyfed Thomas

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Series 1, Episode 1

In the first episode of the series, Evans is eager to get more business and agrees to photograph a local wedding. Unfortunately his tactlessness causes the wedding to be called off and leads the bride's mother to file for divorce.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 6th September 1984
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Barker Plantagenet Evans
Sharon Morgan Rachel
Dickie Arnold Willie
Myfanwy Talog Bron
William Thomas Probert
Guest cast
Glan Davies Milkman
Michael Cunningham Bride's Father
Lizena Rees Bride
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Don Candlin Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Judy Pepperdine Costume Designer
Dorka Nieradzik Make-up Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Iain Greenway Graphics

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