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The Gaffer

on BBC Two England

by Ted Walker
Narrated by Leo McKern
The first in a series of filmed narrative dramas.
Archie was determined to teach his son a lesson. But as he stood there on the beach at Dover - all beergut and goggles - being greased up for his Channel swim, he began to wonder who exactly was teaching whom.
BBC Bristol

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Walker
Producer:
Roger Jenkins
Director:
Colin Godman
Narrator:
Leo McKern
Archie:
Bob Bryan
Harry:
Gary Warren
Albert:
Reg Lye
Doreen:
Juliet Harmer

BBC Two England

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