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British Film Comedy: What a Whopper

BBC One
on BBC One London

A season of Britain's great laughter-makers
starring Adam Faith, Sidney James, Carole Lesley
with Terence Longdon, Freddie Frinton, Clive Dunn, Spike Milligan, Marie France, Charles Hawtrey

An enterprising young author gives a boost to his latest book on the Loch Ness Monster by 'arranging' for the monster to make another appearance-but when he and his friends arrive in Scotland things do not go according to plan.

Contributors

Producer:
Teddy Joseph
Director:
Gilbert Gunn
Tony:
Adam Faith
Harry:
Sidney James
Charlie:
Carole Lesley
Vernon:
Terence Longdon
Mr. Slate:
Clive Dunn
Gilbert Pinner:
Freddie Frinton
Marie:
Marie France
Arnold:
Charles Hawtrey
Tramp:
Spike Milligan
Postie:
Wilfrid Brambell
Mrs. Pinner:
Fabia Drake
Sammy:
Harold Berens
Jimmy:
Ewan Roberts
MacDonald:
Archie Duncan
Sergeant:
Terry Scott
Grace:
Anna Gilcrist
Doone:
Gordon Rollings
Legree:
Bernard Hunter
Jojo:
Lloyd Reckord
Policeman at roundabout:
Lance Percival
Teacher:
Molly Weir
Commentator:
Fyfe Robertson
Source: Radio Times

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