Two East London geezers, Jimmy and Billy, navigate unemployment, social issues, and comedic mishaps while trying to make ends meet in London's Isle of Dogs.
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Series Cast Summary
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Gary Olsen | ... |
Pincy
(12 episodes, 1986)
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| Brian Bovell | ... |
Billy
(12 episodes, 1986)
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| Peter Lovstrom | ... |
Mickey Smith
(8 episodes, 1986)
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Chrissie Cotterill | ... |
Mona
(7 episodes, 1986)
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Mike Savage | ... |
Del
(5 episodes, 1986)
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| Ben Howard | ... |
Halforth
(5 episodes, 1986)
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| Treva Etienne | ... |
Horace Winstanley
(5 episodes, 1986)
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| Eddie Tagoe | ... |
Stretch
(4 episodes, 1986)
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Debbie Killingback | ... |
Kath
(3 episodes, 1986)
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| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... |
Eddie
(3 episodes, 1986)
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| John Benfield | ... |
Kev Nolan
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Charlie Hawkins | ... |
Chas
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Kamilla Blanche | ... |
Chris
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Ruddy L. Davis | ... |
Postman
(2 episodes, 1986)
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| Nigel Davenport | ... |
The Governor
(2 episodes, 1986)
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| Jim Barclay | ... |
Detective Constable
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Laurence Harrington | ... |
Mr. Greaves
(2 episodes, 1986)
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Christopher Driscoll | ... |
Mr. Tonbridge
(2 episodes, 1986)
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| Jim Norton | ... |
Cecil
(1 episode, 1986)
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Ken Campbell | ... |
George
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Hazel O'Connor | ... |
Bev Reid
(1 episode, 1986)
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| John Forgeham | ... |
Jock
(1 episode, 1986)
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Kate Williams | ... |
Bess
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Tony Haygarth | ... |
Alf
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Colin Jeavons | ... |
Grimstone
(1 episode, 1986)
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Michael Deeks | ... |
Stan
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Jeremy Nicholas | ... |
Jocelyn Gummer
(1 episode, 1986)
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G.B. Zoot Money | ... |
Marv
(1 episode, 1986)
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Johnny Dennis | ... |
Albert
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Bernard Hepton | ... |
Hymie Peters
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Peter Bayliss | ... |
Freddie Frobisher
(1 episode, 1986)
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Glen Murphy | ... |
Ron
(1 episode, 1986)
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Michael Wynne | ... |
Porky
(1 episode, 1986)
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Kate McKenzie | ... |
Lucy
(1 episode, 1986)
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Stuart Barren | ... |
Sturridge
(1 episode, 1986)
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| John Hallam | ... |
Tubby Rawlinson
(1 episode, 1986)
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Perry Benson | ... |
Richy
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Andy Bradford | ... |
Lorry Driver
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Neil McCaul | ... |
Elvis
(1 episode, 1986)
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Susan Tracy | ... |
Elsie
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Pat Keen | ... |
Olive
(1 episode, 1986)
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Ken Jones | ... |
Mr. Lambert
(1 episode, 1986)
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Glyn Grimstead | ... |
Jess
(1 episode, 1986)
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Bernadette Milnes | ... |
Mrs Hollis
(1 episode, 1986)
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Owen Whittaker | ... |
PC in Chip Shop
(1 episode, 1986)
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Phil Smeeton | ... |
Horse
(1 episode, 1986)
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Amanda Hillwood | ... |
Jenny
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Robert Lee | ... |
Chinese Man
(1 episode, 1986)
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Peter McNamara | ... |
Stevie
(1 episode, 1986)
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| Graham Weston | ... |
Mr. Saunders
(1 episode, 1986)
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Production Companies
- Channel 4 (for)
- Euston Films
- Thames Television (for)
Distributors
- Channel 4 (1986) (United Kingdom) (tv) (Original UK Airing)
- Fremantle Media (1996) (World-wide)
- ITV - Independent Television (1987) (United Kingdom) (tv) (Repeat Run)
- Network DVD (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (Complete Series)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- National Screen (titles)
Storyline
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Prospects is a comedy drama series originally shown on Channel 4. The 12 episodes followed two East End 'geezer' characters - Jimmy 'Pincy' Pince played by Gary Olsen and Billy 'Bill' Pearson played by Brian Bovell whilst they try to scratch a living in London's Isle of Dogs. It's many themes, often with comedic results, we're 'motivated' by the then UK's government, social decay, racism and general decline in employment opportunities. Written by John Kane |
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