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Series 2

Episode 2: The Reluctant Traveller

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Classic comedy series about a miserly shopkeeper. Granville can't believe his luck when the milkwoman makes a pass at him.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Blewett:
Kathy Staff
Writer:
Roy Clarke

The Liver Birds

Series 4

Episode 10: Follow That Ring

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

A classic episode of Carla Lane's sitcom set in Liverpool. A mad rush to hospital ensues after Beryl loses her engagement ring while making Sandra a trifle. Show more

Contributors

Writer:
Carla Lane
Mrs Hutchinson:
Mollie Sugden
Mrs Hennessey:
Sheila Fay
Mr Hutchinson:
Ivan Beavis

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Paul and girlfriend Sarah join Hilda, Howard, Ann and Martin on a weekend away at a country cottage, where Martin takes the chance to demonstrate his practical knowledge. Show more

French and Saunders

Series 3

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Jennifer's Marilyn Monroe and Dawn's Jane Russell spell it out with an outrageous rendition of Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.

Contributors

Performer:
Dawn French
Performer:
Harriet Thorpe
Performer:
Mac McDonald
Performer:
David Gilmour
Performer:
Mark Knopfler
Performer:
Lemmy
Performer:
Mark King
Performer:
Ralph McTell
Performer:
Gary Moore
Performer:
Kirsty MacColl

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. Nicola has only been in the cabinet for a week, but already the press question her survival chances. Then someone wipes the immigration records of 170,672 people. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Journalist:
Judith Faultless
Marianne Swift:
Zoe Telford
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

My Family

Series 3

Episode 8: Misery

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Janey is appalled when her mother comes to visit at university - especially when she begins to reminisce about her own student days. Show more

Contributors

Ben Harper:
Robert Lindsay
Susan Harper:
Zoe Wanamaker
Janey Harper:
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Michael Harper:
Gabriel Thomson
Producer:
John Bartlett
Mrs Norton:
Barbara Keogh

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Series 2

Episode 2: The Reluctant Traveller

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Classic comedy series about a miserly shopkeeper. Granville can't believe his luck when the milkwoman makes a pass at him.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Milkwoman:
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Blewett:
Kathy Staff
Writer:
Roy Clarke

BBC Four

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