The Squirrels. Rex (Ken Jones). Copyright: Associated Television
The Squirrels

The Squirrels

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1974 - 1977
  • 28 episodes (3 series)

Office politics can be a dirty business and, in the world of accounts at International TV Rentals, back-stabbing has become part of the daily routine. Stars Bernard Hepton, Ken Jones, Alan David, Patsy Rowlands, Ellis Jones and Karin MacCarthy

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Series 3, Episode 12 - Men Of Straw

Rex has had enough of being hen-pecked by Susan and wrongly accused by Mr Fletcher - he seeks a way of taking revenge and is surprised when he succeeds ...

Notes

Peter Blake made an appearance as a postman in this final episode of the series. He was to return 15 years later as Harvey, a main member of the accounts team, when the series was remade as Fiddlers Three.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 10th February 1977
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bernard Hepton Mr Fletcher
Ken Jones Rex
Alan David Harry
Patsy Rowlands Susan
Ellis Jones Burke
Karin MacCarthy (as Karin McCarthy) Carol
Guest cast
John Cater Vernon
Leslie Schofield Briggs
Peter Blake Postman
Writing team
Brian Finch Writer
Colin Shindler Script Editor
Production team
Shaun O'Riordan Director
Shaun O'Riordan Producer
Anthony Waller Production Designer

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