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Off the Record (TV Series 1955–1958) Poster

(1955–1958)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Writing Credits  

Ian Carmichael ... (script) (1 episode, 1956)
Francis Essex ... (script) (1 episode, 1956)
Jack Payne ... (narrative script) (1 episode, 1958)
Richard Waring ... (script) (1 episode, 1956)

Series Cast  

Jack Payne Jack Payne ...  Self - Presenter 52 episodes, 1955-1958
The George Mitchell Singers The George Mitchell Singers ...  Themselves 48 episodes, 1955-1958
Jimmy Young Jimmy Young ...  Self / ... 7 episodes, 1955-1957
Alma Cogan Alma Cogan ...  Self / ... 6 episodes, 1955-1958
Frankie Vaughan ...  Self / ... 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Max Bygraves Max Bygraves ...  Self / ... 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Ruby Murray Ruby Murray ...  Self / ... 5 episodes, 1955-1958
The Beverley Sisters The Beverley Sisters ...  Themselves 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Eve Boswell Eve Boswell ...  Self 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Ronnie Hilton Ronnie Hilton ...  Self 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Eddie Calvert Eddie Calvert ...  Self 5 episodes, 1955-1958
Anne Shelton ...  Self 5 episodes, 1955-1957
Petula Clark ...  Self 4 episodes, 1955-1958
BBC Concert Orchestra BBC Concert Orchestra ...  Themselves 4 episodes, 1955-1958
Lita Roza Lita Roza ...  Self 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Edna Savage Edna Savage ...  Self 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Joan Regan ...  Self / ... 4 episodes, 1955-1957
The Johnson Brothers The Johnson Brothers ...  Themselves 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Ted Heath ...  Self - and his Music 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Winifred Atwell Winifred Atwell ...  Self / ... 4 episodes, 1955-1957
The Stargazers The Stargazers ...  Themselves 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Eric Delaney Band Eric Delaney Band ...  Themselves 4 episodes, 1955-1957
Tony Brent Tony Brent ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1958
Norman Wisdom ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Harry Secombe ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Vera Lynn ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Larry Adler ...  Self - Performer / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Barbara Lyon Barbara Lyon ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Bill McGuffie Bill McGuffie ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Edmund Hockridge Edmund Hockridge ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Ken MacKintosh and his Orchestra Ken MacKintosh and his Orchestra ...  Themselves 3 episodes, 1955-1957
Jill Day ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1956
Basil Kirchin Basil Kirchin ...  Self - The Kirchin Band / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1956
Johnny Brandon Johnny Brandon ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1956
David Hughes David Hughes ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1955-1956
Dennis Hale Dennis Hale ...  Self 3 episodes, 1955-1956
Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll ...  Self 3 episodes, 1956-1957
Shirley Abicair Shirley Abicair ...  Self 3 episodes, 1956
Michael Holliday Michael Holliday ...  Self 3 episodes, 1957-1958
Mantovani Mantovani ...  Self - Performer 2 episodes, 1955-1958
Humphrey Lyttelton Humphrey Lyttelton ...  Self - Performer / ... 2 episodes, 1955-1958
Edmundo Ros Edmundo Ros ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Geraldo ...  Self - and his Orchestra 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Gisela Griffel ...  Self 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Don Lang Don Lang ...  Self 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Lee Lawrence Lee Lawrence ...  Self 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Ronnie Aldrich and The Squadronaires Ronnie Aldrich and The Squadronaires ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1955-1957
Dave King ...  Self 2 episodes, 1955-1956
Vic Lewis Vic Lewis ...  Self - and his Orchestra 2 episodes, 1955-1956
The Keynotes The Keynotes ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1955-1956
Ray Ellington Ray Ellington ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1955
Ray Burns Ray Burns ...  Self 2 episodes, 1955
Spike Milligan ...  Self - Performer 2 episodes, 1956-1958
Stanley Black Stanley Black ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1956-1958
Marion Ryan Marion Ryan ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1956-1958
Terry Burton Terry Burton ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956-1958
Line Renaud ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956-1957
John Dankworth John Dankworth ...  Self - and his Orchestra 2 episodes, 1956-1957
Lonnie Donegan Lonnie Donegan ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1956-1957
Inia Te Wiata Inia Te Wiata ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956-1957
Kenneth McKellar ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956-1957
Tommy Steele ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956
Frank Weir Frank Weir ...  Self 2 episodes, 1956
Dennis Lotis ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957-1958
George Melly George Melly ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957-1958
Brendan O'Dowda Brendan O'Dowda ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957-1958
Mick Mulligan and his Band Mick Mulligan and his Band ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1957-1958
Lorrae Desmond ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957
Billie Anthony Billie Anthony ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957
Malcolm Vaughan Malcolm Vaughan ...  Self 2 episodes, 1957
Gene Austin ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Dorita y Pepe Dorita y Pepe ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1958
Dorothy Sensier Dorothy Sensier ...  Self - Vocal & Guitar, Dorita y Pepe 1 episode, 1958
Peter Sensier Peter Sensier ...  Self - Guitar, Dorita y Pepe 1 episode, 1958
Ted Heath and his Music Ted Heath and his Music ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1958
Rosemary Squires Rosemary Squires ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Richard Attenborough ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Shani Wallis ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Al Martino ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Hoagy Carmichael ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Dora Bryan ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Laurence Payne ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Diana Decker ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Peter Graves ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Eamonn Andrews Eamonn Andrews ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Jeannie Carson Jeannie Carson ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Angela Morley Angela Morley ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Monty Norman ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Pat Kirkwood ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Frances Day ...  Self - and her Knights 1 episode, 1955
Jack Parnell Jack Parnell ...  Self - and his Orchestra 1 episode, 1955
The Four Aces The Four Aces ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Cyril Stapleton Cyril Stapleton ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Harold Smart Harold Smart ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Joe Henderson Joe Henderson ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Charlie Kunz Charlie Kunz ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Rita Williams Rita Williams ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
The Hedley Ward Trio The Hedley Ward Trio ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Sam Costa Sam Costa ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Alan Loveday Alan Loveday ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
John Watt John Watt ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Pamela Charles Pamela Charles ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Alberto Semprini Alberto Semprini ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Bert Ambrose and His Orchestra Bert Ambrose and His Orchestra ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Bert Ambrose Bert Ambrose ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Peter Brough Peter Brough ...  Self - with Archie Andrews 1 episode, 1955
Wilfrid Thomas Wilfrid Thomas ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
The Ken-Tones The Ken-Tones ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Margaret Bond Margaret Bond ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Jean Metcalfe Jean Metcalfe ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
Bethe Douglas Bethe Douglas ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
The Coronets The Coronets ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Robert Earl Robert Earl ...  Self 1 episode, 1955
The Radio Revellers The Radio Revellers ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1955
Benny Hill ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Peter Sellers ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1956
Terry-Thomas ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Ian Carmichael ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Mandy Miller Mandy Miller ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Dorothy Squires Dorothy Squires ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Dickie Henderson Dickie Henderson ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Lionel Hampton ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Joan Small Joan Small ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Norrie Paramor Norrie Paramor ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Gary Miller Gary Miller ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Dickie Valentine Dickie Valentine ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Jackie Lee Jackie Lee ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1956
Eric Winstone Eric Winstone ...  Self - and his Orchestra 1 episode, 1956
Eric Robinson Eric Robinson ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Peter Haigh Peter Haigh ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Ronnie Ronalde Ronnie Ronalde ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Wally Whyton Wally Whyton ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Sid Phillips Sid Phillips ...  Self - and His Band 1 episode, 1956
The Barry Sisters The Barry Sisters ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1956
Joe Loss Joe Loss ...  Self - and his Orchestra 1 episode, 1956
Bert Weedon Bert Weedon ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Victor Feldman ...  Self - The Victor Feldman Quartet 1 episode, 1956
Pauline Innes Pauline Innes ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1956
Patti Lewis Patti Lewis ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
Desmond Lane Desmond Lane ...  Self 1 episode, 1956
The Four Jones Boys The Four Jones Boys ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1956
Shirley Bassey ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1957
Cleo Laine ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Ian Wallace Ian Wallace ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Joe Lynch Joe Lynch ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Marty Wilde ...  Self - and his Wildcats 1 episode, 1957
R.S.M. Brittain ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1957
Charles Camilleri Charles Camilleri ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Sheila Buxton Sheila Buxton ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Kathie Kay Kathie Kay ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1957
The Deep River Boys The Deep River Boys ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1957
Teddy Johnson Teddy Johnson ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Jimmy Shand Jimmy Shand ...  Self - and his Band 1 episode, 1957
The Kaye Sisters The Kaye Sisters ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1957
Pearl Carr Pearl Carr ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Tony Crombie Tony Crombie ...  Self - and his Sweet Beat 1 episode, 1957
Maxine Daniels Maxine Daniels ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
The Dallas Boys The Dallas Boys ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1957
David Whitfield David Whitfield ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Kenny Baker Kenny Baker ...  Self - Kenny Baker's Half-Dozen 1 episode, 1957
Nancy Whiskey Nancy Whiskey ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Dany Dauberson Dany Dauberson ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Johnny Duncan and the Blue Grass Boys Johnny Duncan and the Blue Grass Boys ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1957
Russ Hamilton Russ Hamilton ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Rose Brennan Rose Brennan ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Chas McDevitt Chas McDevitt ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1957
Shirley Douglas Shirley Douglas ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Suzi Miller Suzi Miller ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Fredye Marshall Fredye Marshall ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Trio Aravah Trio Aravah ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1957
Jimmy Parkinson Jimmy Parkinson ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Annette Klooger Annette Klooger ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1957
Don Rennie Don Rennie ...  Self 1 episode, 1957
Jim Dale ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1958
Joyce Grenfell ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Jack Warner ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
John Cairney ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Tommy Reilly Tommy Reilly ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
The Mudlarks The Mudlarks ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1958
Margot Eskens Margot Eskens ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
The Crickets The Crickets ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1958
Alan Clare Alan Clare ...  Self - The Alan Clare Trio 1 episode, 1958
The King Brothers The King Brothers ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1958
Diane Todd Diane Todd ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Chris Barber Chris Barber ...  Themselves - Performer 1 episode, 1958
Willie Harris Willie Harris ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Sonny Stewart Sonny Stewart ...  Self - and his Skiffle Kings 1 episode, 1958
The Southlanders The Southlanders ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1958
Ottilie Patterson Ottilie Patterson ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1958
Big Ben Banjo Band Big Ben Banjo Band ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1958
Les Hobeaux Les Hobeaux ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1958
Bob Cort Skiffle Bob Cort Skiffle ...  Themselves - Performers 1 episode, 1958
France Clery France Clery ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Friedel Hensch Friedel Hensch ...  Self - and the Cyprys 1 episode, 1958
Bob Burns Bob Burns ...  Self 1 episode, 1958
Don Fox Don Fox ...  Self - Performer 1 episode, 1958
Buddy Holly ...  Themselves - Performers unknown episodes

Series Produced by 

Francis Essex ... producer (25 episodes, 1955-1956)
James Gilbert ... producer (14 episodes, 1957-1958)
Bill Cotton ... producer (13 episodes, 1956-1957)

Series Music by 

Stanley Black ... (1 episode, 1958)
Ted Heath ... (1 episode, 1958)
Dorothy Sensier ... (1 episode, 1958)
Peter Sensier ... (1 episode, 1958)

Series Production Design by 

Stewart Marshall ... (4 episodes, 1955-1956)
Gordon Roland ... (2 episodes, 1955)
Claude Whatham ... (2 episodes, 1955)
Clifford Hatts ... (2 episodes, 1957-1958)

Series Music Department 

Stanley Black ... conductor (52 episodes, 1955-1958)
Gene Austin ... singer (1 episode, 1958)
BBC Concert Orchestra ... orchestra (1 episode, 1958)
Petula Clark ... singer (1 episode, 1958)
The George Mitchell Singers ... vocal group (1 episode, 1958)
Dorita y Pepe ... duo (1 episode, 1958)
Dorothy Sensier ... singer & guitarist (1 episode, 1958)
Peter Sensier ... guitarist (1 episode, 1958)
Rosemary Squires ... singer (1 episode, 1958)
Ted Heath and his Music ... orchestra (1 episode, 1958)
Frankie Vaughan ... singer (1 episode, 1958)

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