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The Square Peg

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A double bill of newly restored Norman Wisdom films, introduced by the star himself, begins with this Second World War comedy. Drafted into the army, Norman Pitkin 's incompetence proves disastrous, especially when transported behind enemy lines, where he is a menace to friend and foe alike. Widescreen.
Director John Paddy Carstairs (1958, U) Postponed from Tuesday 19 December
(BW) (S) Films: pp 51-55 **

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Wisdom
Unknown:
Norman Pitkin
Director:
John Paddy Carstairs
Norman Pitkin/General Schreiber:
Norman Wisdom
Lesley Cartland:
Honor Blackman
MrGrimsdale:
Edward Chapman
Sergeant Loder:
Campbell Singer
Gretchen von Schmetterling:
Hattie Jacques
Source: Radio Times

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