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Saturday Cinema: Oh, Mr Porter

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt

In the remote and rather antiquated railway station of Buggleskelly in Northern Ireland, the stationmaster is the ironically named William Porter - a tyrant of the first order. His minions in incompetence are Jeremiah and Albert, who contribute to the chaos and near mayhem in this great classic of British comedy. For railway fans there is a marvellous chase featuring Gladstone - a steam locomotive cousin to the original Rocket.
Films: page 26

Contributors

Screenplay:
Marriott Edgar
Screenplay:
Val Guest
Screenplay:
J.O.C. Orton
Producer:
Edward Black
Director:
Marcel Varnel
William Porter:
Will Hay
Jeremiah Harbottle:
Moore Marriott
Albert:
Graham Moffatt
Charles Trimbletow:
Sebastian Smith
Mrs Trimbletow:
Agnes Lauchlan
Superintendent:
Percy Walsh
Grogen:
Dennis Wyndham
Postman:
Dave O'Toole
Source: Radio Times

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