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Chance in a Million (TV Series 1984–1986) Poster

(1984–1986)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Michael Mills ... (19 episodes, 1984-1986)

Series Writing Credits  

Richard Fegen ... (written by) (17 episodes, 1984-1986)
Richard Fegen ... (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
Andrew Norriss ... (written by) (17 episodes, 1984-1986)
Andrew Norriss ... (19 episodes, 1984-1986)

Series Cast  

Simon Callow ...  Tom Chance 19 episodes, 1984-1986
Brenda Blethyn ...  Alison Little 19 episodes, 1984-1986
Bill Pertwee ...  Sergeant Gough / ... 7 episodes, 1984-1986
Deddie Davies ...  Mrs. Little 6 episodes, 1984-1986
Hugh Walters ...  Mr. Little 5 episodes, 1986
Angus MacKay ...  Mr. Wingent 5 episodes, 1984-1986
Geraldine Gardner ...  Barbara 4 episodes, 1986
Rosemary Smith Rosemary Smith ...  Janet 3 episodes, 1986
Ralph Nossek Ralph Nossek ...  Maitre d'Hotel 2 episodes, 1984
Graham Crowden ...  Rector / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Peter Corey ...  Cousin Thomas / ... 2 episodes, 1984-1986
Debbi Blythe Debbi Blythe ...  Woman in Trouble 2 episodes, 1984
John Savident ...  Derek 2 episodes, 1986
Veronica Clifford Veronica Clifford ...  Mrs. Herbert 2 episodes, 1986
Phyllida Hewat ...  Mrs. Dodge / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Joe Dunlop Joe Dunlop ...  Hotel Receptionist 2 episodes, 1984
Hubert Rees Hubert Rees ...  Cecil 2 episodes, 1986
John Golightly John Golightly ...  Husband 2 episodes, 1984
Simon Sutton Simon Sutton ...  Policeman 2 episodes, 1984
Louise English ...  Carol / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Richard McNeff Richard McNeff ...  Policeman 2 episodes, 1984
Sue Crosland Sue Crosland ...  Lady Stockbridge / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Paul Foulds ...  1st Fireman / ... 2 episodes, 1984-1986
Adrian Rawlins ...  PC Willis 2 episodes, 1986
Christopher Ellison ...  Mr. Hodgkiss 1 episode, 1984
Gerald Sim ...  Bank Manager 1 episode, 1984
Jeremy Sinden ...  Corporal Browning 1 episode, 1984
Ronnie Stevens ...  Mr. Little 1 episode, 1984
Richard Vernon ...  Uncle Evelyn 1 episode, 1986
Aubrey Morris ...  Mr. Beck 1 episode, 1984
Paul Chapman ...  Waiter 1 episode, 1984
Brian Croucher ...  Waiter 1 episode, 1984
Brian Miller Brian Miller ...  Roger 1 episode, 1984
Brian Godfrey Brian Godfrey ...  Malcolm 1 episode, 1984
Bernard Sharpe Bernard Sharpe ...  The Pillar Box 1 episode, 1984
Allan Cuthbertson ...  Sir John Blade 1 episode, 1986
Judy Buxton Judy Buxton ...  Joanna 1 episode, 1986
Mark Colleano Mark Colleano ...  Terry 1 episode, 1984
John D. Collins ...  Thames News Reporter 1 episode, 1984
Bridget McConnell Bridget McConnell ...  Mrs. Taggart 1 episode, 1984
Antonia Swinson Antonia Swinson ...  Diana 1 episode, 1984
Patrick Malahide ...  Neville 1 episode, 1986
John Cater ...  Dr. Caffrey 1 episode, 1986
Peter Bayliss ...  George Fothergill 1 episode, 1986
Don Fellows ...  Mr. Burrows 1 episode, 1986
Derek Newark ...  Arthur 1 episode, 1986
Edwin Richfield ...  Mr. Lewisham 1 episode, 1986
Joe Melia ...  Photographer 1 episode, 1986
Michael Petrovitch ...  Brian 1 episode, 1986
Hetty Baynes ...  Sadie 1 episode, 1984
Ken Kitson ...  Thames News Director 1 episode, 1984
Brian Coburn Brian Coburn ...  Mr. Taggart 1 episode, 1984
Jay Neill Jay Neill ...  TV Man 1 episode, 1984
Trudy Porsche Trudy Porsche ...  Pussy 1 episode, 1984
Helen Horton ...  Mrs. Burrows 1 episode, 1986
Pamela Salem Pamela Salem ...  Cousin Mary 1 episode, 1986
Judith Paris ...  Edith Fothergill 1 episode, 1986
Gwyneth Powell ...  Maureen 1 episode, 1986
Ben Aris Ben Aris ...  Club Secretary 1 episode, 1986
Judi Maynard Judi Maynard ...  Penny 1 episode, 1986
Oscar Peters Oscar Peters ...  Antonio 1 episode, 1986
Victoria Harwood ...  Linda 1 episode, 1984
Tommy Godfrey Tommy Godfrey ...  Pub Landlord 1 episode, 1984
Jennifer Guy Jennifer Guy ...  Susan 1 episode, 1984
Linda Newton Linda Newton ...  Sandra 1 episode, 1984
Fiona Sloman Fiona Sloman ...  Miss Prestwick 1 episode, 1984
David Healy ...  Bill Stazynski 1 episode, 1986
Philip Bird ...  Bill 1 episode, 1986
Christine Norden ...  Deborah 1 episode, 1986
Derek Royle Derek Royle ...  Jervis 1 episode, 1986
Edmund Pegge ...  Gerry 1 episode, 1986
Frank Coda Frank Coda ...  Fageoli 1 episode, 1986
Barbara Kinghorn Barbara Kinghorn ...  Mrs. Mungo 1 episode, 1986
Roberta Fox Roberta Fox ...  Manuela 1 episode, 1986
Sarah-Jane Varley Sarah-Jane Varley ...  Maria 1 episode, 1984
Su Douglas Su Douglas ...  Lady with Cake 1 episode, 1984
Mark Eadie Mark Eadie ...  Cricketer 1 episode, 1984
Craig Hunter ...  George 1 episode, 1984
Peter Woodthorpe ...  Canon Cartwright 1 episode, 1986
Derek Deadman ...  Man dressed as a Mole 1 episode, 1986
Rebecca Lacey ...  Yvonne 1 episode, 1986
Daphne Oxenford Daphne Oxenford ...  Nancy 1 episode, 1986
Philip O'Brien ...  Mr. O'Brien 1 episode, 1986
Leo Maguire Leo Maguire ...  Man in Garage 1 episode, 1986
John Benson John Benson ...  Newsreader 1 episode, 1986
Joyce Irvine Joyce Irvine ...  Julia 1 episode, 1986
Barbara Darnley Barbara Darnley ...  Maggie 1 episode, 1986
Richard Coverley Richard Coverley ...  Uncle Matteo 1 episode, 1986
Miriam Raymond Miriam Raymond ...  Landlady 1 episode, 1984
Carl Forgione ...  Party Guest 1 episode, 1984
Larry Noble ...  Sidney 1 episode, 1984
Joanna Cooper Joanna Cooper ...  Barmaid 1 episode, 1984
Stephen Fry ...  The Reverend Peter Hoblyn 1 episode, 1986
Dikran Tulaine ...  Police Constable 1 episode, 1986
Tyler Butterworth ...  Dowling 1 episode, 1986
Jamila Massey ...  Meera 1 episode, 1986
Lucien Morgan ...  Young Man 1 episode, 1986
Diana Payan Diana Payan ...  Woman with Camera 1 episode, 1986
Helene Hunt Helene Hunt ...  Maureen - Waitress 1 episode, 1986
Maurice Thorogood Maurice Thorogood ...  Bob 1 episode, 1986
Paul Baden Paul Baden ...  Priest 1 episode, 1986
Sharon Colville Sharon Colville ...  Waitress 1 episode, 1986
Alison Grant Alison Grant ...  Sandra 1 episode, 1986
Mandy Rice-Davies Mandy Rice-Davies ...  Celia 1 episode, 1984
Lee Gawtry Lee Gawtry ...  Kevin 1 episode, 1984
John Challis ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1986
John Ringham ...  Lorry Driver 1 episode, 1986
Robert Putt ...  Bernard 1 episode, 1986
Carl Wayne ...  Nigel 1 episode, 1986
Paddy Ward Paddy Ward ...  The Reverend Paul Abel-Smith 1 episode, 1986
Peggy Bullock Peggy Bullock ...  Granny 1 episode, 1986
Anthea Holloway Anthea Holloway ...  Miss Henstridge 1 episode, 1986
Rena Jugati Rena Jugati ...  Waitress 1 episode, 1984
Nick Reding ...  PC Kenneth 1 episode, 1986
Catherine Rabett Catherine Rabett ...  WPC Madigan 1 episode, 1986
Colin Higgins Colin Higgins ...  Larry 1 episode, 1986
Tony Brandon Tony Brandon ...  Off Licence Manager 1 episode, 1986
Monica Ramone Monica Ramone ...  Strippergram 1 episode, 1986
James Patten James Patten ...  Boy 1 episode, 1986
Alison Bell Alison Bell ...  Penelope 1 episode, 1986
Sam Avent Sam Avent ...  Penny's Father 1 episode, 1986
Claire Woyka Claire Woyka ...  Carol 1 episode, 1986
Rikki Howard Rikki Howard ...  Brenda 1 episode, 1986
Margaret Mason Margaret Mason ...  Orchestra Member 1 episode, 1986
Barbara Wise Barbara Wise ...  Sharon 1 episode, 1986
Dave Hancock Dave Hancock ...  Orchestra Member 1 episode, 1986
Don Lawson Don Lawson ...  Orchestra Member 1 episode, 1986
Terry Duran Terry Duran ...  Jack the Vicar 1 episode, 1986
Rory O'Connor Rory O'Connor ...  2nd Fireman 1 episode, 1986
Tina Simmons ...  Party Guest (uncredited) 1 episode, 1984
Harry Fielder ...  Robber of Jewellers (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986
Peter Roy Peter Roy ...  Police Officer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986
Paul Parris Paul Parris ...  Boy Scout (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986
James Muir James Muir ...  Police Officer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986
Gordon Hann Gordon Hann ...  Police Officer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986

Series Produced by 

Michael Mills ... producer (2 episodes, 1984)

Series Casting By 

Shirley Teece ... (8 episodes, 1984-1986)

Series Production Design by 

Peter Elliott ... (18 episodes, 1984-1986)
Alison Waugh ... (1 episode, 1984)

Series Makeup Department 

Jann Marshall ... makeup artist (16 episodes, 1984-1986)
Lesley Sanders ... makeup artist (3 episodes, 1986)

Series Art Department 

Jerome Gask ... graphics (1 episode, 1984)

Series Sound Department 

Bill Rawcliffe ... sound supervisor (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Brian Hibbert ... sound supervisor (4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Richard Bradford ... sound supervisor (3 episodes, 1984-1986)
Mike Westlake ... sound supervisor (3 episodes, 1984-1986)
Peter Stoddart ... o.b. sound supervisor (2 episodes, 1984-1986)
Peter Willcocks ... sound supervisor (2 episodes, 1986)
Peter Ball ... sound supervisor (1 episode, 1986)
Brian Moray ... sound supervisor (1 episode, 1986)
Tony Morley ... o.b. sound supervisor (1 episode, 1986)

Series Stunts 

Alan Stuart ... stunt arranger (2 episodes, 1986)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Allen Harradine ... lighting director (18 episodes, 1984-1986)
Roy Easton ... senior cameraman (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Adrian J. Fearnley ... senior cameraman (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Bill Marley ... vision control (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Albert Almond ... senior cameraman (4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Allan James ... vision control (4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Richard Waiting ... vision control (4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Chas Watts ... senior cameraman (3 episodes, 1984-1986)
Peter Shaw ... ob senior cameraman (2 episodes, 1984-1986)
David Harvey ... vision control (2 episodes, 1986)
Peter Howell ... senior cameraman (2 episodes, 1986)
Bob Mason ... vision control (2 episodes, 1986)
Ken Tester-Brown ... lighting director (1 episode, 1984)
John Chapman ... ob senior cameraman (1 episode, 1986)
Ian Coram ... vision control (1 episode, 1986)

Series Casting Department 

Shirley Teece ... casting (1 episode, 1984)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Moira Wallington ... costumer (6 episodes, 1984)
Pam Doolan ... costumer (6 episodes, 1986)
Jan Rowell ... costumer (6 episodes, 1986)
Marcia Stanton ... costumer (1 episode, 1984)

Series Editorial Department 

Terry Badham ... editor: video (9 episodes, 1984-1986)
Peter Phillips ... vision mixer (7 episodes, 1984-1986)
Martin Perrett ... vision mixer (6 episodes, 1984-1986)
Thomas Kavanagh ... editor: video / videotape editor (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
Peter Boffin ... vision mixer (4 episodes, 1984-1986)
Colin Bocking ... editor: video (3 episodes, 1984-1986)
Grant Goodwin ... editor: video (3 episodes, 1984-1986)
Roger Holmes ... editor: video (2 episodes, 1984-1986)
Nick Ames ... vision mixer (2 episodes, 1986)
Dave Lewinton ... editor: video (1 episode, 1986)

Series Location Management 

Eamonn Duffy ... location manager (1 episode, 1984)
Derek Cotty ... location supervisor (1 episode, 1986)
Brian Heard ... location supervisor (1 episode, 1986)

Series Music Department 

Ronnie Aldrich ... music arranger: theme music "Taking a Chance on Love" (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
Vernon Duke ... composer: theme music "Taking a Chance on Love" (uncredited) (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
Ted Fetter ... lyricist: theme music "Taking a Chance on Love" (uncredited) (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
John La Touche ... lyricist: theme music "Taking a Chance on Love" (uncredited) (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
The Ladybirds ... music performers: theme music "Taking a Chance on Love" (uncredited) (19 episodes, 1984-1986)

Series Additional Crew 

Nick Hurran ... floor manager (19 episodes, 1984-1986)
Maria Finnis ... production assistant (12 episodes, 1984-1986)
Marilyn Edwards ... stage manager (6 episodes, 1984)
Tricia Barnes ... stage manager (6 episodes, 1986)
Sue Mahoney ... production assistant (6 episodes, 1986)
Nora Stapleton ... stage manager (6 episodes, 1986)
Nigel Spong ... o.b. engineering manager (2 episodes, 1984-1986)
Brian Kerr ... studio supervisor (2 episodes, 1984)
Betty Crowe ... stage manager (1 episode, 1984)
Bruce Englefield ... studio supervisor (1 episode, 1984)
Dick Hibberd ... studio supervisor (1 episode, 1984)
Angela Morgan ... production assistant (1 episode, 1984)
Del Randall ... studio supervisor (1 episode, 1984)
John White-Jones ... studio supervisor (1 episode, 1984)
Chris Emmins ... o.b. engineering manager (1 episode, 1986)
Crew believed to be complete

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