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Ripping Yarns: The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

on BBC Two England

A comedy series written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones.

The rough, tough story of folk who couldn't afford to go on the Jarrow March.

Starring Michael Palin
with Kenneth Colley, Liz Smith, Barbara New, John Barrett, Reg Lye, Petra Markham, Anita Carey, Clifford Kershaw, Roger Avon, Norman Mitchell, Anthony Smee, Marcelle Samett and Peter Graham.

(R)

Contributors

Writer:
Michael Palin
Writer:
Terry Jones
Stunts:
Mark Boyle
Stunts:
Jim Dowdall
Designer:
John Stout
Director:
Jim Franklin
Eric Olthwaite:
Michael Palin
[Actor]:
Kenneth Colley
[Actress]:
Liz Smith
[Actress]:
Barbara New
[Actor]:
John Barrett
[Actor]:
Reg Lye
[Actress]:
Petra Markham
[Actress]:
Anita Carey
[Actor]:
Clifford Kershaw
[Actor]:
Roger Avon
[Actor]:
Norman Mitchell
[Actor]:
Anthony Smee
[Actress]:
Marcelle Samett
[Actor]:
Peter Graham

BBC Two England

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