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The First Lady

  • TV Series
  • 1968–19691968–1969
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10
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Drama

Stories of a local councillor and her various projectsStories of a local councillor and her various projectsStories of a local councillor and her various projects

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10
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  • Creators
    • Philip Levene
    • Alan Plater(series created & devised)
  • Stars
    • Thora Hird
    • Henry Knowles
    • Bob Keegan
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  • Creators
    • Philip Levene
    • Alan Plater(series created & devised)
  • Stars
    • Thora Hird
    • Henry Knowles
    • Bob Keegan
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    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Sarah Danbyas Sarah Danby
    39 episodes39 eps • 1968–1969
    Henry Knowles
    • Tom Danbyas Tom Danby
    38 episodes38 eps • 1968–1969
    Bob Keegan
    • Will Tarrantas Will Tarrant
    38 episodes38 eps • 1968–1969
    James Grout
    James Grout
    • George Kingstonas George Kingston
    38 episodes38 eps • 1968–1969
    Margaret John
    Margaret John
    • Margaret Kingstonas Margaret Kingston
    8 episodes8 eps • 1968–1969
    Donald Layne-Smith
    • Alderman Bowlandas Alderman Bowland…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1969
    Pamela Craig
    • Bettyas Betty…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1968–1969
    George A. Cooper
    George A. Cooper
    • Fred Glossopas Fred Glossop…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1968–1969
    Zoe Starr
    • Helenas Helen…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Diane Appleby
    • Beth Warneras Beth Warner
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Joby Blanshard
    Joby Blanshard
    • Hardimanas Hardiman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Mary Chester
    • Jennifer Shawas Jennifer Shaw…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    John Comer
    John Comer
    • Bert Websteras Bert Webster…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Hamilton Dyce
    • Bert Webbas Bert Webb…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Paul Greenwood
    • Dave Woodwardas Dave Woodward…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Mary Hignett
    Mary Hignett
    • Miss. Brookfieldas Miss. Brookfield…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Nancie Jackson
    • Miss. Roachas Miss. Roach…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    Barbara Keogh
    • Renee Pascalas Renee Pascal…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1969
    • Creators
      • Philip Levene
      • Alan Plater(series created & devised)
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    Stories of a local councillor and her various projects
    partially lost tv series
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      Only one episode is know to survive, with the rest presumed to be lost.

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1968 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Filming locations
      • Barnsley Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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