British Comedy Guide
The Worker. Charlie (Charlie Drake)
The Worker

The Worker

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1965 - 1978
  • 36 episodes (5 series)

Charlie Drake is The Worker, a man who has had 980 jobs in 20 years - most of them for one day! He is unemployable but that doesn't stop him trying. Also features Percy Herbert and Henry McGee.

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Series 4, Episode 1 - A Change Is As Good As A Rest

Charlie decides not to turn himself into a lady when he gets a rejection to his marriage proposal - from Mr Pugh!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 6th August 1970
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Charlie Drake Charles Drake
Henry McGee Mr Pugh
Guest cast
Barry Keegan Paddy
Eugene Deckers Alphonse
Louise Sullivan Beryl
Fiona Kendall Ethel
David Auker Skinhead
Robert Efford Skinhead
Michael Crockett Skinhead
John Scott Martin Bus conductor
Writing team
Charlie Drake Writer
Lew Schwarz (as Lewis Schwarz) Writer
Production team
Shaun O'Riordan Director
Shaun O'Riordan Producer
Colin Slade Editor
Henry Graveney Production Designer
Derek Scott Composer

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