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BBC2 Playhouse 

Drama | TV Series (1973–1983)
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Ralph Morse Ralph Morse ...  Edwin Tonsell / ... 5 episodes, 1981
John Bluthal ...  Dr. Einstein / ... 4 episodes, 1973-1976
Gawn Grainger Gawn Grainger ...  Henry / ... 4 episodes, 1981
Denholm Elliott ...  Bernard / ... 4 episodes, 1979-1981
Eric Allan Eric Allan ...  Acton / ... 4 episodes, 1980-1981
Clive Swift ...  Aaron Green / ... 4 episodes, 1975-1981
Donald Gee Donald Gee ...  Ben / ... 4 episodes, 1976-1982
Trevor Laird Trevor Laird ...  Albert / ... 4 episodes, 1976-1982
Jeremy Kemp ...  Dr. Mallam / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1981
Lynn Farleigh ...  Kate / ... 3 episodes, 1981-1982
Anthony Bate ...  Alec Marriott / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1981
Lisa Coleman ...  Jennifer 3 episodes, 1981
Michael Elphick ...  Charlie / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1982
Hannah Asprey Hannah Asprey ...  Alice 3 episodes, 1981
Barbara Ferris ...  Elizabeth 3 episodes, 1981
Sylvia Coleridge ...  Miss Samson 3 episodes, 1981
Elizabeth Estensen Elizabeth Estensen ...  Sylvie Clapper 3 episodes, 1981
Tony Caunter Tony Caunter ...  Harry Leech / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1980
Doreen Mantle ...  Mrs. Orpen / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Margaret D'Arcy Margaret D'Arcy ...  Sister O'Keefe 3 episodes, 1981
David Wilkinson ...  Foreshaw, J.R. / ... 3 episodes, 1979-1981
Simon Coady Simon Coady ...  Kenneth Drucker 3 episodes, 1981
Richard Pasco Richard Pasco ...  Eddie Marsh / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1980
Barry Foster ...  Bellamy / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1982
Sheila Ruskin Sheila Ruskin ...  Ann / ... 3 episodes, 1979-1981
Elizabeth Spriggs ...  Middle-Class Woman / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Norman Rodway ...  Michael Stayman / ... 3 episodes, 1979-1981
Jeffry Wickham Jeffry Wickham ...  Dr. Brock / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1980
Linda Robson Linda Robson ...  Elaine / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1982
Lex van Delden Lex van Delden ...  Bruckner / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Nigel Bennett ...  Mr. Ring / ... 3 episodes, 1981-1982
April Walker April Walker ...  Mrs. Carstairs 3 episodes, 1981
Frank Mills ...  Beryl's dad / ... 3 episodes, 1975-1982
Alun Lewis Alun Lewis ...  Andrew / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Edward Peel ...  PO 'Dusty' Miller / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Paul Henley Paul Henley ...  American soldier / ... 3 episodes, 1979-1981
Trevor T. Smith Trevor T. Smith ...  Chauffeur / ... 3 episodes, 1976-1982
Donald Pleasence ...  Aaron / ... 2 episodes, 1974-1976
Anna Massey ...  Isabella Ridout / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Robert Hardy ...  John Fothergill / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Philip Jackson ...  Clive / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Sara Kestelman Sara Kestelman ...  Esther / ... 2 episodes, 1974-1975
Paul Copley ...  Jim / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1980
James Grout ...  Dr. Friendman / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1976
Judy Parfitt ...  Anne Reeve / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1980
Siân Phillips ...  Janet Achurch / ... 2 episodes, 1977-1982
Bruce Lidington Bruce Lidington ...  Felix 2 episodes, 1982
Paul Scofield ...  Hugo Latymer / ... 2 episodes, 1982
Janine Duvitski Janine Duvitski ...  Diane Weaver / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1980
Michael Kitchen ...  Peter / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Sylvia Kay ...  Holland Park / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Geraldine James ...  Hesther / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Caroline Hutchison Caroline Hutchison ...  Hélène / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Sam Kelly ...  Ralph Butcher / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Kenneth MacDonald ...  Albie Warren / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Diana Fairfax ...  Gladys Kershaw / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Tim Pigott-Smith ...  Michael / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Christopher Fairbank ...  Billy / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Sandy Ratcliff Sandy Ratcliff ...  Alice / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1982
Michael Sheard ...  Police Inspector / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1980
Polly Hemingway ...  Doctor / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Gerard Murphy ...  Colum / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Hugh Latimer Hugh Latimer ...  Mr. Jones / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Eric Richard ...  Porter / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1980
Gabor Vernon ...  Rabbi / ... 2 episodes, 1974-1979
Jeremy Sinden Jeremy Sinden ...  Evelyn Waugh / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Jennie Stoller Jennie Stoller ...  Jena Rosen / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Ray Callaghan Ray Callaghan ...  Cave / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Maggie Wilkinson Maggie Wilkinson ...  Blanche / ... 2 episodes, 1977-1981
Christopher O'Connell Christopher O'Connell ...  Young Henry 2 episodes, 1981
Gary Watson ...  Charles Charrington / ... 2 episodes, 1977-1981
Lucie Thomas Lucie Thomas ...  Young Elizabeth 2 episodes, 1981
Clem Davies Clem Davies ...  Declan 2 episodes, 1981
Margaret Ford Margaret Ford ...  Daphne / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Peggy Ann Wood Peggy Ann Wood ...  Grannie / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1979
Roger Burnett Roger Burnett ...  Bobby de la Touche / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Henry Stamper Henry Stamper ...  Mr. Bastable 2 episodes, 1981
Harry Towb ...  Mr. Maloney 2 episodes, 1981
Stephen Riddle Stephen Riddle ...  PC Dunton / ... 2 episodes, 1979
David Neal ...  Aidallbery 2 episodes, 1981
Julia McCarthy Julia McCarthy ...  Mrs. Drucker 2 episodes, 1981
Hana Maria Pravda ...  Mrs. Orvitski 2 episodes, 1981
Yolande Palfrey Yolande Palfrey ...  Joanna 2 episodes, 1981
Simon Jones ...  Cecil Garfield / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Joe Ritchie Joe Ritchie ...  Mr. Drucker 2 episodes, 1981
Brenda Fricker ...  Dorothy 2 episodes, 1981
Aaron Burchell Aaron Burchell ...  Timus 2 episodes, 1981
Simon Cowell-Parker Simon Cowell-Parker ...  Graham / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Will Knightley Will Knightley ...  Harry / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
David Sibley David Sibley ...  Peter / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Margaret Tyzack ...  Daphne / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Brewster Mason Brewster Mason ...  Maclean / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1982
Lynne Miller Lynne Miller ...  Frances Darwin / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Nell Brennan Nell Brennan ...  Amalia / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Dinah Stabb Dinah Stabb ...  Celia / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Gillian Blake Gillian Blake ...  Louise / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Lee Montague ...  Arthur / ... 2 episodes, 1982
Diana Bishop Diana Bishop ...  Emily Troop / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1982
Zena Walker Zena Walker ...  Sally / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Jennifer Hilary ...  Geraldine / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1982
Rosalie Crutchley ...  Beth / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Stanley Lebor ...  Juntress / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Michael Troughton ...  'Burdie' Partridge / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Gillian Raine Gillian Raine ...  Katherine / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Dee Anderson Dee Anderson ...  Carla / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1981
T.P. McKenna ...  Digby / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Nigel Hawthorne ...  Fenton / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1980
Charles Keating ...  Dr. Delane / ... 2 episodes, 1976
Tom Kelly Tom Kelly ...  Hugh Russell-Smith / ... 2 episodes, 1979
Christopher Strauli ...  Arthur Symons / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
George Pravda ...  Inigo Sinclair / ... 2 episodes, 1973-1981
Rosalind Knight Rosalind Knight ...  Matron / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Ingo Mogendorf Ingo Mogendorf ...  Kellner / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
James Warrior James Warrior ...  Mr. Wester / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Max Hafler Max Hafler ...  Daryl / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Colin Higgins Colin Higgins ...  Kevin / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1976
Derek Martin Derek Martin ...  Corp / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1982
Simon Shepherd ...  John Gray / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1982
Barbara Leigh-Hunt ...  Clare / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Mary Larkin ...  Deirdre / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Richard Wilson ...  Professor / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Felicity Dean ...  Fran / ... 2 episodes, 1980
David Bradley ...  Barman / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Desmond Llewelyn ...  Major Bill Whittall / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Anna Cropper ...  Babs / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Peter-Hugo Daly Peter-Hugo Daly ...  Benny / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1976
David de Keyser David de Keyser ...  Curtis-Bennett / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Peter Newby Peter Newby ...  Brian / ... 2 episodes, 1975-1976
Kathryn Pogson Kathryn Pogson ...  Grace / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Valerie Lilley ...  Mother / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1982
John Franklyn-Robbins John Franklyn-Robbins ...  1st Clubman / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Olivier Pierre Olivier Pierre ...  Angry Frenchman / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Keith Smith Keith Smith ...  Denis / ... 2 episodes, 1976
Jerry Harte Jerry Harte ...  Arthur Weaver / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1982
Alec Linstead Alec Linstead ...  Father / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Ken Tracey Ken Tracey ...  Landlord / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Hilary Mason ...  Kidderminster / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Ann Queensberry ...  Iris Voluntary worker / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Harry Webster Harry Webster ...  Man in pub / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
John Kearney John Kearney ...  Embassy policeman / ... 2 episodes, 1976
David Troughton ...  Andrews / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Christopher Coll Christopher Coll ...  Crayshaw / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Joss Ackland ...  Father / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Jim Wiggins Jim Wiggins ...  Pub customer / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Monica Kendall Monica Kendall ...  Brynhild / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
James Duggan ...  Bernard / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1981
Anthony Dawes Anthony Dawes ...  Bank manager / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Daniel Chasin Daniel Chasin ...  Charlie Grayle / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Nula Conwell Nula Conwell ...  Stephanie / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1982
Mike Grady ...  Jimmy / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1982
Margery Mason Margery Mason ...  Mother / ... 2 episodes, 1976-1982
Frederick Jaeger ...  Douglas Smedley / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Christopher Guard Christopher Guard ...  Denis Browne / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Gerard Ryder Gerard Ryder ...  Cousin Theodore / ... 2 episodes, 1979-1980
Philip Bowen Philip Bowen ...  Anutchkin / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Ursula Howells Ursula Howells ...  Mrs. Fielding / ... 2 episodes, 1980
Doug Fisher Doug Fisher ...  Jame / ... 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Anton Rodgers ...  Gerald / ... 2 episodes, 1982
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Country:

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Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1974 (UK) See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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