Play for Today (1970–1984)

Stars:

Nigel Hawthorne, Alison Steadman, Tony Caunter

16 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nigel Hawthorne	...	Fulton (9 episodes, 1971-1981)
Alison Steadman	...	Beverly (8 episodes, 1973-1981)
Tony Caunter	...	Alderman (8 episodes, 1972-1981)
David Daker	...	Andy Saville (8 episodes, 1975-1984)
Liz Smith	...	Elfie (7 episodes, 1973-1980)
Patricia Lawrence	...	Joan (7 episodes, 1970-1987)
Bernard Hill	...	Bernard Blincoe (7 episodes, 1973-1981)
Tony Doyle	...	Blake (7 episodes, 1975-1984)
Eamonn Boyce	...	Detective Constable (7 episodes, 1971-1981)
Christine Hargreaves	...	Cynthia Nicholls (6 episodes, 1970-1981)
Brian Glover	...	Art (6 episodes, 1971-1980)
June Watson	...	Matron (6 episodes, 1970-1979)
Joe Belcher	...	Arthur (6 episodes, 1974-1982)
Malcolm Terris	...	Client (6 episodes, 1971-1983)
Bill Paterson	...	7:84 Company - McChuckemup (6 episodes, 1974-1983)
Paul Copley	...	Andy (6 episodes, 1973-1981)
Rosemary Martin	...	Alison (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Alan Webb	...	Grandfather (5 episodes, 1971-1981)
Philip Jackson	...	Colin Pasmore (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
John Barrett	...	Ben Packman (5 episodes, 1970-1980)
Ken Hutchison	...	Dancer Dunnichy (5 episodes, 1970-1980)
Roger Booth	...	Father George (5 episodes, 1972-1982)
Carol MacReady	...	ATS Sergeant (5 episodes, 1973-1980)
Roger Hammond	...	Doctor (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Eileen McCallum	...	At the Garage (5 episodes, 1972-1979)
Bert Palmer	...	Bricklayer (5 episodes, 1970-1975)
Jeanne Doree	...	Joan (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Jack Shepherd	...	Dr. Pearce (5 episodes, 1974-1981)
Colin Douglas	...	Father (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Dave Hill	...	Gerry Broadbent (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Bernard Gallagher	...	Faulkner (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Julian Curry	...	Bill Rochester (5 episodes, 1975-1981)
James Hazeldine	...	Alf (5 episodes, 1970-1982)
Clifford Kershaw	...	Billy (5 episodes, 1973-1977)
Stanley Lebor	...	Derek (5 episodes, 1971-1984)
Anne Dyson	...	Granny (5 episodes, 1972-1980)
Pauline Quirke	...	Ann (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Linda Beckett	...	Client's Wife (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Helena McCarthy	...	Barmaid (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Anthony Langdon	...	Jock (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Philip Davis	...	2nd Youth (5 episodes, 1977-1980)
Joan Fitzpatrick	...	Auntie Jessie (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Keith Marsh	...	Bookmaker (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Elizabeth Bell	...	Barbara (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Peter Russell	...	Councillor (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Colin Jeavons	...	Dennis Turner (5 episodes, 1971-1983)
Rosalind Ayres	...	Annabel (5 episodes, 1972-1981)
Benjamin Whitrow	...	House Master (5 episodes, 1975-1981)
Paul Young	...	Chas Airlie (5 episodes, 1974-1979)
Phil McCall	...	Electricity man (5 episodes, 1971-1979)
Derek Lord	...	B Special Sergeant (5 episodes, 1972-1984)
Robert Putt	...	Caretaker (5 episodes, 1974-1984)
James Greene	...	Clergyman (5 episodes, 1972-1987)
Pat Wallis	...	Barmaid (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Oliver Maguire	...	Detective (5 episodes, 1972-1984)
June Brown	...	Brenda (5 episodes, 1971-1981)
Mary Riggans	...	Betsie Hawkins (5 episodes, 1972-1982)
Linda Robson	...	Ann (5 episodes, 1975-1980)
Frances Tomelty	...	Monagh (5 episodes, 1971-1982)
Don Henderson	...	Eddie (5 episodes, 1975-1983)
Susan Littler	...	Carol McLain (4 episodes, 1974-1981)
Georgina Hale	...	Fran (4 episodes, 1973-1975)
Ray Mort	...	Abe (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
John Bird	...	Captain Wigmore (4 episodes, 1979-1983)
Deborah Norton	...	Dr. Rose Dane (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Peter Jeffrey	...	Canon Caper (4 episodes, 1971-1978)
Allan Surtees	...	Arthur Rothwell (4 episodes, 1975-1981)
Clive Merrison	...	'Junius' (4 episodes, 1977-1983)
Freddie Fletcher	...	Bernie (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Geoffrey Palmer	...	Chief Superintendent (4 episodes, 1971-1976)
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Alice Duckworth (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Simon Cadell	...	Dr. Nethersole (4 episodes, 1975-1980)
Marjorie Yates	...	Audrey (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Tony Melody	...	Detective (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Jean Leppard	...	Amy (4 episodes, 1973-1980)
Queenie Watts	...	Connie (4 episodes, 1970-1980)
Elaine Donnelly	...	Christine Durham (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
George Malpas	...	Bill (4 episodes, 1974-1979)
Madge Hindle	...	Jean (4 episodes, 1973-1983)
Hugh Thomas	...	Castle (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Paul Shane	...	Clerk (4 episodes, 1975-1980)
John Comer	...	Billy Crane (4 episodes, 1972-1974)
Duggie Brown	...	Geoff Carter (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Annie Hayes	...	Liz (4 episodes, 1978-1980)
Ted Beyer	...	Harry (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
Stan Richards	...	Albert (4 episodes, 1977-1980)
Maryann Turner	...	Caroline Jennings (4 episodes, 1970-1979)
Eileen Helsby	...	2nd Lady (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Alan Foss	...	Desk sergeant (4 episodes, 1970-1978)
Victor Langley	...	Member of public (4 episodes, 1971-1975)
Bernard Atha	...	Councillor Conway (4 episodes, 1971-1978)
Elizabeth Dawn	...	Canteen Lady (4 episodes, 1973-1975)
George Belbin	...	Chairman, at Public Hearing (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Colin Welland	...	Chief Constable James McBride (4 episodes, 1975-1981)
Thora Hird	...	Aunty Kitty (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Michael Kitchen	...	Alan (4 episodes, 1971-1987)
Zena Walker	...	Dr. Barbara Moore (4 episodes, 1973-1980)
David Hargreaves	...	David (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Ian Hogg	...	Arne (4 episodes, 1974-1984)
Ainé Gorman	...	Maureen (4 episodes, 1982-1984)
George A. Cooper	...	Alfred Budd MP (4 episodes, 1970-1972)
Herbert Norville	...	Elwyn (4 episodes, 1975-1983)
Arthur Whybrow	...	Bob Grundy (4 episodes, 1975-1983)
Gabrielle Daye	...	Ethel (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Catherine Gibson	...	Gracie MacMurtrey (4 episodes, 1975-1982)
Kate Binchy	...	Betty Bates (4 episodes, 1975-1978)
John Horsley	...	1st Headmaster (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
Tim Wylton	...	George (4 episodes, 1973-1984)
Gwyneth Strong	...	Anne (4 episodes, 1976-1984)
Frederick Treves	...	Admiral Jack Tovey (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Harry Landis	...	Insp. Fazil (4 episodes, 1972-1977)
Gaylie Runciman	...	Belinda (4 episodes, 1979-1982)
Jane Freeman	...	Audrey (4 episodes, 1972-1978)
John Welsh	...	Committee chairman (4 episodes, 1975-1979)
Ivor Roberts	...	Cooke (4 episodes, 1973-1981)
Myles Hoyle	...	Gerald (4 episodes, 1970-1975)
Fred Pearson	...	Chief executive (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Julia McCarthy	...	Corner Shop Manageress (4 episodes, 1973-1983)
Terence Davies	...	Buchan (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Graham Ashley	...	Arthur (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
David Neville	...	Biyd-Hodge (4 episodes, 1978-1981)
Jumoke Debayo	...	Evelyn (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Paul Luty	...	Barman (4 episodes, 1972-1984)
William Hoyland	...	Chris Green (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Ysanne Churchman	...	Soo (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Alan Starkey	...	Edgar (4 episodes, 1975-1982)
Danny Schiller	...	Beggar (4 episodes, 1971-1983)
Terri Cavers	...	Ag Grant (4 episodes, 1971-1979)
Stewart Harwood	...	Cab Driver (4 episodes, 1977-1984)
Fred Gaunt	...	2nd Social Services Committee Member (4 episodes, 1975-1978)
Alex Norton	...	7:84 Company - Lord Vat (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Ted Carroll	...	Mate (4 episodes, 1973-1979)
Peter Davidson	...	Gardener (4 episodes, 1978-1979)
Gwen Harris	...	2nd Member of Jubilee Committee (4 episodes, 1974-1978)
Tom Bell	...	Abel Broom (4 episodes, 1970-1984)
Patrick Troughton	...	Commodore Londonderry (4 episodes, 1976-1983)
Trevor Peacock	...	Father Borrelli (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Edward Hardwicke	...	Brinson (4 episodes, 1974-1983)
Fulton Mackay	...	Alec Webster (4 episodes, 1971-1976)
Jake D'Arcy	...	Det. Con Newman (4 episodes, 1975-1984)
Geoffrey Chater	...	Colonel in Cell (4 episodes, 1978-1981)
Betty Hardy	...	Alec's mother (4 episodes, 1976-1980)
John Curless	...	Denis (4 episodes, 1978-1980)
Raymond Mason	...	Anaesthetist (4 episodes, 1973-1982)
Doreen Keogh	...	Dubliner (4 episodes, 1974-1984)
Penny Smith	...	ATS Girl (4 episodes, 1979-1982)
Frank Mills	...	Ashford (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Paul Kelly	...	Dod Menzies (4 episodes, 1972-1978)
Ron Delta	...	Davidson (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
James Kennedy	...	Bill (4 episodes, 1976-1979)
Peter Martin	...	1st Driver (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
Julie May	...	Annie Jones (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Jeffrey Segal	...	Counsel, at Public Hearing (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
Joseph Brady	...	Drew (4 episodes, 1971-1984)
Sylvia Kay	...	Augustias (4 episodes, 1971-1979)
June Ellis	...	Joyce (4 episodes, 1971-1984)
Gerry Slevin	...	Colin Hawkins (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Esmond Webb	...	Court attendant (4 episodes, 1976-1987)
George Innes	...	Alfie (4 episodes, 1976-1978)
Charles Kearney	...	Drunk (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Pip Donaghy	...	Bill Bailey (4 episodes, 1977-1983)
Michael Duffy	...	Barman (4 episodes, 1977-1984)
Donald Pleasence	...	Gerry Muddiman (3 episodes, 1971-1983)
Colin Blakely	...	Eddie Ritchie (3 episodes, 1972-1981)
Frank Finlay	...	Andrew (3 episodes, 1970-1981)
Richard O'Callaghan	...	Clive (3 episodes, 1974-1980)
Kate Nelligan	...	Anna Seaton (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Kenneth Branagh	...	Billy Martin (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
James Grout	...	Reg Champion (3 episodes, 1972-1983)
Peter Firth	...	Dominick Hide (3 episodes, 1973-1982)
Alun Armstrong	...	First docker (3 episodes, 1973-1978)
Dinsdale Landen	...	Charles (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
Rachel Kempson	...	Kate Dawson (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
James Ellis	...	Norman Martin (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
Brid Brennan	...	Lorna Martin (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
Joss Ackland	...	Albert (3 episodes, 1970-1973)
Margery Mason	...	Celia's Mother (3 episodes, 1972-1982)
Douglas Livingstone	...	Abe (3 episodes, 1972-1974)
Bill Fraser	...	Eddie Waters (3 episodes, 1974-1979)
Patrick Magee	...	Caleb Line (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Peter Kerrigan	...	Eddie (3 episodes, 1971-1981)
Colin Farrell	...	Daniel (3 episodes, 1972-1977)
Avis Bunnage	...	Florrie (3 episodes, 1971-1980)
Cheryl Hall	...	Ann (3 episodes, 1971-1977)
Dandy Nichols	...	Marjorie (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
Michael Gambon	...	Max (3 episodes, 1972-1976)
Frank Windsor	...	Ex-W (3 episodes, 1974-1981)
Constance Chapman	...	Marie (3 episodes, 1970-1977)
Annette Crosbie	...	Catherine (3 episodes, 1970-1980)
Angharad Rees	...	April Cotton (3 episodes, 1971-1981)
Bob Hoskins	...	Blake (3 episodes, 1972-1974)
Peter Howell	...	Counsel (3 episodes, 1971-1980)
Tracey Lynch	...	Ann (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
Susan Richards	...	Mrs. Cawser (3 episodes, 1970-1973)
Derrick O'Connor	...	Albert (3 episodes, 1975-1981)
Barrie Cookson	...	Fletcher - Headmaster (3 episodes, 1970-1982)
Bill Dean	...	Billy (3 episodes, 1971-1981)
Caroline Langrishe	...	Jane (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Nigel Stock	...	Arthur Palmer (3 episodes, 1970-1981)
James Laurenson	...	Dick (3 episodes, 1971-1980)
Janine Duvitski	...	Angela (3 episodes, 1977-1979)
Godfrey James	...	Len (3 episodes, 1970-1982)
Derek Smith	...	Arthur Hammond (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Robert Urquhart	...	Sid Morton (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
Jeremy Kemp	...	Reader, Kuznetsov's 'Prison Diaries' (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
John Challis	...	Harry (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Andy Bradford	...	Larry Summers (3 episodes, 1970-1977)
Peter Cellier	...	James (3 episodes, 1972-1975)
John Price	...	Bob Clifton (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Jim Broadbent	...	Mackaness (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Charles Lamb	...	Grandad (3 episodes, 1971-1984)
Roger Sloman	...	Joe (3 episodes, 1976-1982)
Freda Bamford	...	Mrs. Vigo (3 episodes, 1970-1977)
Chrissie Cotterill	...	Shirley (3 episodes, 1979-1983)
Andrew Byatt	...	Duncan (3 episodes, 1972-1978)
John Malcolm	...	Dr. Canning (3 episodes, 1973-1976)
Richard Wilson	...	Abercrombie (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
Colum Convey	...	Ian (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
Patrick Durkin	...	Frank (3 episodes, 1972-1978)
Peter Wallis	...	Fred Packer (3 episodes, 1973-1975)
John Joyce	...	Barman (3 episodes, 1976-1984)
Jane Wood	...	Mrs. Chancer (3 episodes, 1978-1980)
Mike Grady	...	Chas (3 episodes, 1970-1980)
Julian Holloway	...	Dennis Saunders (3 episodes, 1970-1976)
Johnny Shannon	...	Gambler (3 episodes, 1973-1980)
Leonard Maguire	...	Alex Freer (3 episodes, 1974-1980)
Barbara Laurenson	...	Fiona's friend (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
Diana Payan	...	Dolores (3 episodes, 1973-1980)
Jeffrey Wickham	...	Evans Gordon MP (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
John Hewitt	...	John Fletcher (3 episodes, 1982-1984)
John Nettleton	...	Ashby (3 episodes, 1970-1980)
Patsy Smart	...	Cleaner (3 episodes, 1970-1973)
Christine Buckley	...	Joan (3 episodes, 1973-1975)
Richard Ireson	...	Dr. Mount (3 episodes, 1975-1976)
Warren Clarke	...	Alfred (3 episodes, 1972-1983)
Saeed Jaffrey	...	Gurjeet Singh Khera (3 episodes, 1975-1978)
Gerry Cowper	...	Kathy (3 episodes, 1975-1977)
Bert Oxley	...	Phil Beatson (3 episodes, 1977)
Robin Wentworth	...	Dr. Mayne (3 episodes, 1970-1976)
Alan Ford	...	Mr. Chancer (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
Colin Cunningham	...	Gordon (3 episodes, 1970-1980)
Harry Davis	...	Alf (3 episodes, 1970-1974)
Karen Craig	...	Aeroflot Lady (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
John Mulcahy	...	Alf (3 episodes, 1980)
Kevin Collins	...	Grandfather (3 episodes, 1972-1975)
Floella Benjamin	...	Marie-Louise (3 episodes, 1975-1979)
Elaine Mitchell	...	Miss Haskins (3 episodes, 1970-1974)
Larrington Walker	...	Deskman (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
Alex Marshall	...	Girl at Party (3 episodes, 1971-1973)
Kim Taylforth	...	Nina (3 episodes, 1974-1981)
Billy Riddoch	...	At the Pub (3 episodes, 1975-1979)
Bill Denniston	...	Darts player (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
Joan Peters	...	1st Social Services Committee Member (3 episodes, 1973-1978)
Myrtle Devenish	...	Market woman (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
Katy Gardiner	...	Couple in Close (3 episodes, 1975-1980)
Richard Pasco	...	Alan Berry (3 episodes, 1973-1979)
Leonard Rossiter	...	Arthur (3 episodes, 1975-1984)
Stephen Moore	...	Farley-Smythe (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Mick Ford	...	Frank (3 episodes, 1980-1984)
Gareth Thomas	...	Herbert Griffith (3 episodes, 1972-1977)
Andrew Schofield	...	Cazza (3 episodes, 1975-1981)
Rita May	...	Kath Storey (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
Jane Lapotaire	...	Alice Stocker (3 episodes, 1972-1976)
Jennifer Hilary	...	Mrs. Champing (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Paul Freeman	...	Alexander Kutsov (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Maureen Pryor	...	Bar person (3 episodes, 1971-1976)
Jon Laurimore	...	Detective Superintendent Langton (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
David Waller	...	First Lord A.V. Alexander (3 episodes, 1972-1981)
John Phillips	...	Examining judge (3 episodes, 1970-1980)
James Cossins	...	Father - Mr. Rainbird (3 episodes, 1971-1982)
Josie Lane	...	Annie (3 episodes, 1974-1980)
Jean Taylor Smith	...	Bella Jean Bowes (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
Rowena Cooper	...	Cynthia Nicholls (3 episodes, 1973-1981)
John Salthouse	...	Andrews (3 episodes, 1973-1977)
John Duttine	...	Jimmy Walker (3 episodes, 1977-1984)
Sara Clee	...	Emma Berry (3 episodes, 1979-1983)
Richard Pearson	...	Alfred (3 episodes, 1972-1979)
George Pravda	...	Nikolay Tashkov (3 episodes, 1974-1982)
Stephen Rea	...	Chas (3 episodes, 1974-1979)
David Kelly	...	Home Secretary (3 episodes, 1974-1981)
Simon Chandler	...	Nicky (3 episodes, 1978-1980)
Timothy Spall	...	Detective Sergeant Baxter (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Frank Crompton	...	Father (3 episodes, 1974-1983)
Struan Rodger	...	David (3 episodes, 1974-1982)
Sasha Mitchell	...	Marie (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Denyse Alexander	...	Housewife (3 episodes, 1974-1980)
Doreen Mantle	...	Julia Branston (3 episodes, 1974-1979)
Gabrielle Lloyd	...	Constantia (3 episodes, 1977-1980)
James Duggan	...	Bomb Expert (3 episodes, 1978-1982)
Joan Scott	...	Assistant governor (3 episodes, 1974-1984)
Niall Padden	...	Graham (3 episodes, 1974-1977)
Nicholas Ball	...	John Arnott (3 episodes, 1976-1981)
Jim Byars	...	John Sutton (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Daphne Oxenford	...	Agnes (3 episodes, 1971-1975)
Paul Williamson	...	Businessman (3 episodes, 1973-1987)
Joe Melia	...	Ben (3 episodes, 1973-1979)
Hilary Mason	...	Mum (3 episodes, 1975-1976)
Timothy Davies	...	George (3 episodes, 1976-1983)
Harold Goodwin	...	Dennis (3 episodes, 1970-1981)
Roger Brierley	...	Donald Wiley (3 episodes, 1977-1981)
Donald Douglas	...	James Mcleod (3 episodes, 1970-1971)
John Nightingale	...	Quizmaster (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
Walter Dalby	...	Labour councillor (3 episodes, 1972-1973)
Richenda Carey	...	Lady Crouchurst (3 episodes, 1976-1979)
Albert Moses	...	Airport worker (3 episodes, 1975-1981)
Max Hafler	...	Army recruit (3 episodes, 1978-1981)
Charlotte Cornwell	...	Doctor (3 episodes, 1971-1984)
Leonard Fenton	...	Hostage (3 episodes, 1973-1981)
Donald Gee	...	Dr. Gilbey (3 episodes, 1974-1983)
Jean Rimmer	...	Dorothy Adams (3 episodes, 1974-1977)
Moti Makan	...	Mr. Patel (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
Mary Jackson	...	June Boyd (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
Jimmy Coleman	...	1st Gatecrasher (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
Angela Curran	...	Rita (3 episodes, 1977-1979)
Noel Collins	...	Johnny (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
Stephen Churchett	...	Dr. Lacey (3 episodes, 1975-1984)
Nula Conwell	...	Carol (3 episodes, 1974-1978)
Willie Joss	...	Gillespie (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
Dominic Allan	...	Glamorgan Sgt. (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
Ralph Lawton	...	Cortina (3 episodes, 1973-1982)
Tariq Yunus	...	Anand (3 episodes, 1975-1981)
George Shane	...	Second Accused's Father (3 episodes, 1978-1984)
Barbara Young	...	Greta (3 episodes, 1972-1979)
Charu Bala Chokshi	...	Lawyer's Wife (3 episodes, 1981-1984)
Claire Nielson	...	Diana (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
Michael Graham Cox	...	David Pond (3 episodes, 1970-1979)
Jack Chissick	...	Arnie (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
Jacob Witkin	...	Commissioner (3 episodes, 1975-1982)
Rose Hill	...	Alice (3 episodes, 1979-1983)
Tim Seely	...	Andrew Oliphant, Father (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
Chris Gannon	...	Dubliner (3 episodes, 1971-1977)
Alex Robinson	...	Customer (3 episodes, 1974-1975)
Sam Mansary	...	Customer (3 episodes, 1970-1975)
Hal Jeayes	...	Engineer (3 episodes, 1973-1981)
Jirí Stanislav	...	Czech man (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
Bill Moores	...	Arthur (3 episodes, 1978-1981)
Roddy McMillan	...	Bob Darnley (3 episodes, 1971-1976)
Bill Nighy	...	Bill (3 episodes, 1978-1982)
Thomas Baptiste	...	Mr. King (3 episodes, 1971-1984)
John Harding	...	Paul (3 episodes, 1973-1983)
Gwen Watford	...	Cynthia (3 episodes, 1973-1983)
Michael Byrne	...	Bruce (3 episodes, 1974-1979)
Harry Markham	...	Charlie (3 episodes, 1975-1979)
Barbara Flynn	...	Jill (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
David Burke	...	Cardinal Volponi (3 episodes, 1971-1979)
Maurice Roëves	...	Bill (3 episodes, 1971-1976)
Simon Rouse	...	Blakeney (3 episodes, 1975-1979)
Ann Beach	...	Shirley Ritchie (3 episodes, 1972-1980)
Maggie Shevlin	...	Janet Martin (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
Gillian Martell	...	Mrs. Porter (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Diana Bishop	...	Jackie (3 episodes, 1973-1977)
Joshua Le Touzel	...	David Elkinson (3 episodes, 1975-1981)
John McGlynn	...	Frank McGrath (3 episodes, 1977-1981)
Derek Anders	...	Arthur Baird (3 episodes, 1979-1982)
Terence Rigby	...	Bernard (3 episodes, 1981-1984)
Caroline Holdaway	...	Brenda's daughter (3 episodes, 1976-1981)
John Matshikiza	...	Bushman (3 episodes, 1975-1984)
Elizabeth Bradley	...	Mum (3 episodes, 1979-1981)
Geoffrey Matthews	...	David (3 episodes, 1971-1973)
Denys Hawthorne	...	Archie Heron (3 episodes, 1972-1984)
Paul Jesson	...	John (3 episodes, 1981-1984)
Angus MacKay	...	2nd MP (3 episodes, 1971-1983)
Veronique Choolhun	...	Amrit (3 episodes, 1976-1981)
Graham Weston	...	Detective Inspector Wood (3 episodes, 1974-1982)
Peter Adair	...	Cortina driver (3 episodes, 1973-1981)
Mary Wray	...	Eileen (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
Christopher Villiers	...	Doctor (3 episodes, 1981-1983)
Anna Cropper	...	Elizabeth Carter (2 episodes, 1970-1974)
Anthony Hopkins	...	Alexander Tashkov (2 episodes, 1970-1974)
Leo McKern	...	Horace Rumpole (2 episodes, 1975-1981)
Alan Bates	...	Charles (2 episodes, 1975)
Eleanor Bron	...	Camilla (2 episodes, 1978-1984)
Gemma Jones	...	Anna (2 episodes, 1970-1971)
Bryan Marshall	...	Bill Huntley (2 episodes, 1972)
Jon Morrison	...	Bunny (2 episodes, 1975-1976)
Bobby Knutt	...	Sid Storey (2 episodes, 1977)
Priscilla Morgan	...	Jean (2 episodes, 1970-1973)
Roy Kinnear	...	Henry Hunter (2 episodes, 1971-1977)
Sheila Allen	...	Angela (2 episodes, 1972)
Herbert Ramskill	...	Harry (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
Reginald Stewart	...	Ches (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
Bob Peck	...	Bertram (2 episodes, 1975-1981)
Lesley Dunlop	...	Jan (2 episodes, 1976-1978)
David Threlfall	...	Robert (2 episodes, 1977-1984)
Jennie Linden	...	Josie (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Jimmy Jewel	...	George Harley - England 1980 (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
John Carson	...	Ellis (2 episodes, 1970-1974)
Peter Eyre	...	Doran (2 episodes, 1971-1976)
John Collin	...	Harry (2 episodes, 1971-1973)
Gwen Taylor	...	Mavis Martin (2 episodes, 1973-1984)
Jean Heywood	...	Mrs. Brown (2 episodes, 1973-1978)
John Grieve	...	MacDougall (2 episodes, 1974-1979)
Iain Cuthbertson	...	Headmaster (2 episodes, 1974-1978)
Frederick Bennett	...	Bert Nichols (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
Billy McColl	...	John Duncan (2 episodes, 1978-1979)
Lynn Farleigh	...	Anne (2 episodes, 1970-1980)
Tony Steedman	...	Mr. Stourton (2 episodes, 1970-1975)
Stephanie Turner	...	Gillian Otway (2 episodes, 1972-1977)
Norman Rodway	...	Nicholas Calvert (2 episodes, 1973-1983)
Peter Sallis	...	Austin Melcroft (2 episodes, 1973-1981)
Alison Key	...	Alice Tashkov (2 episodes, 1974-1980)
Sebastian Abineri	...	Benny (2 episodes, 1975-1980)
Billy Connolly	...	Jody (2 episodes, 1975-1976)
Paul Chappell	...	Tony Storey (2 episodes, 1977)
Madelaine Newton	...	Jean (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
Anthony Bate	...	Roland Jeffries (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
Pippa Guard	...	Ava (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Bernard Hepton	...	Derek (2 episodes, 1970-1973)
Heather Canning	...	Louise (2 episodes, 1973-1977)
Lori Wells	...	Sadie (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Gerald James	...	Higby (2 episodes, 1975-1977)
Richard Vernon	...	Makoto (2 episodes, 1978-1981)
Helen Mirren	...	Angela (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
Bryan Pringle	...	Henry (2 episodes, 1972-1984)
Keith Barron	...	Christopher Hudson (2 episodes, 1973-1980)
Ella Milne	...	Edie Branch (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Georgine Anderson	...	Helen Childers (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
George Sweeney	...	Jo (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
Thorley Walters	...	Chalcott-Bentinck (2 episodes, 1975-1982)
Jonathan Pryce	...	Gethin Price (2 episodes, 1975-1979)
Stephen Greif	...	Gerry (2 episodes, 1975-1976)
Diana Davies	...	Bernie (2 episodes, 1977-1982)
Jayne Waddington	...	Janet Storey (2 episodes, 1977)
Ken Campbell	...	Deacey (2 episodes, 1978-1979)
Angela Scoular	...	Joanna Trout (2 episodes, 1971-1981)
Neville Smith	...	Christian Harvey (2 episodes, 1971-1979)
Alethea Charlton	...	Anne (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
John Moore	...	Arthur Banks (2 episodes, 1973-1981)
Keith Drinkel	...	Alan Hopkins (2 episodes, 1973-1980)
Joseph Blatchley	...	David Maxwell (2 episodes, 1973-1978)
Sydney Tafler	...	Harry Perlman (2 episodes, 1973-1977)
Jonathan Lynn	...	Cyril Benson (2 episodes, 1976-1978)
Rosalind Adams	...	Jill (2 episodes, 1976)
Ray Smith	...	Charlie Harris (2 episodes, 1977-1980)
Joe McPartland	...	Dad (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Charles Dance	...	Captain John Truman (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Paul Daneman	...	Mathews (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Julian Littman	...	Aaron (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
David Markham	...	Judge (2 episodes, 1971-1980)
Bert King	...	Bert (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
Colin Higgins	...	Jim (2 episodes, 1973-1978)
Milton Johns	...	Cullin (2 episodes, 1974-1982)
Brian Capron	...	Tony (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
Anthony Douse	...	Dr. Peel (2 episodes, 1974-1976)
John Byron	...	George (2 episodes, 1975-1977)
Anne Raitt	...	Feminist speaker (2 episodes, 1976-1982)
Stella Tanner	...	Mrs. Newman (2 episodes, 1976-1978)
Stephen Bill	...	Finger (2 episodes, 1976-1977)
Tim Stern	...	Laurence (2 episodes, 1976-1977)
Haydn Conway	...	Mark Storey (2 episodes, 1977)
Sheila Grant	...	Irene (2 episodes, 1978-1983)
Helen Lindsay	...	Mrs. Alexander (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Yolande Turner	...	Lady Chatterley (2 episodes, 1970-1973)
Arthur Lovegrove	...	Bill Withey (2 episodes, 1971-1980)
Charles Bolton	...	The Young Man (2 episodes, 1971-1978)
Frankie Jordan	...	Madge (2 episodes, 1974-1982)
Harriet Reynolds	...	Cath Cowper (2 episodes, 1977-1980)
Ben Aris	...	Bruce Wingfield (2 episodes, 1978-1983)
Lise Ann McLaughlin	...	Kathleen (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Sylvia Coleridge	...	Great Aunt Mavis (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Hal Galili	...	Patient (2 episodes, 1971-1978)
James Garbutt	...	Fisherman (2 episodes, 1972-1981)
James Mellor	...	Sergeant (2 episodes, 1972-1975)
John Gatrell	...	1st Prosecuting counsel (2 episodes, 1973-1980)
Tom Kempinski	...	George Timmins (2 episodes, 1973-1975)
Michael Hawkins	...	Howard Stevens (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Bill Armour	...	Ferguson (2 episodes, 1974-1979)
Eve Belton	...	Clare (2 episodes, 1974)
John Lyons	...	Phillip (2 episodes, 1975-1977)
Hugh Fraser	...	Musician (2 episodes, 1976-1978)
Jackie Shinn	...	Mr. Forbes (2 episodes, 1977)
Albert Welling	...	Bruce (2 episodes, 1977)
Penelope Wilton	...	Helen (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Sarah Badel	...	Alice Dearth (2 episodes, 1981)
Julia Dearden	...	Pauline (2 episodes, 1983-1984)
Robert Gillespie	...	Groom (2 episodes, 1970-1978)
Basil Clarke	...	Andrews (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
Deirdre Costello	...	Mary (2 episodes, 1972-1973)
Julia Goodman	...	Janice (2 episodes, 1972)
Sheila Kelley	...	Honky (2 episodes, 1976-1982)
Ronald Herdman	...	Mr. Brown (2 episodes, 1976-1980)
Michael Elphick	...	Peter (2 episodes, 1978-1979)
T.P. McKenna	...	Helen's husband (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Hilton McRae	...	Ad man (2 episodes, 1980)
Bernadette Shortt	...	Elaine (2 episodes, 1980)
John Barrard	...	Jones (2 episodes, 1972-1981)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | rhyme in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 1970 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min 75 min (325 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was axed because the plays department of BBC Drama was closed down so it the money that was spent on plays could be spent on a new soap opera called Eastenders (1985).

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Connections

Referenced in The A-Team: Say It with Bullets (1984)

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