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The Sharp End

BBC One
on BBC One London

A new comedy series from Roy Clarke, writer of Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances.
Starring Gwen Taylor

Following her father's death, Celia Forrest takes over the family debt collection agency despite the reservations of her mother and daughter. Her rival, Andy Barras, insists it's not a woman's game.
Picture Story: page 84
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Contributors

Writer:
Roy Clarke
Director:
Brian Parker
Producer:
Fiona Finlay
Celia Forrest:
Gwen Taylor
Carmichael:
James Cosmo
Andy Barras:
Philip Martin Brown
Mrs Forrest:
Clare Kelly
Crystal:
Gaynor Faye
Wendy:
Rachel Egan
Bank manager:
Martin Matthews
Ellis:
Roger Walker
Carmichael's landlady:
Eileen Davies
Landlady's boyfriend:
Philip Wilde
Eric:
Steve Money
Ernie:
Tom McGill
Auntie Mu:
Jean Challis
Source: Radio Times

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