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Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Original 1979 documentary following Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah as he goes about his death-defying job demolishing or repairing factory chimneys, steeples and towers. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Fred Dibnah
Narrator:
Deryck Guyler
Producer:
Don Haworth

Sykes

Series 3

A Bandage

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Eric is left looking like a mummy when Hattie practises her first-aid skills. One of the consequences is that he can't get to make the final payment on his motorcycle.

Contributors

Eric Sykes:
Eric Sykes
Hattie Sykes:
Hattie Jacques
Charles Brown:
Richard Wattis
PC Corky Turnbull:
Deryck Guyler
Miss Bandicoot:
Fabia Drake
Mr Thompson:
Ralph Watson
Director:
Roger Race

Sykes

Series 7

Episode 3: The Stay-at-Home Holiday

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom about a middle-aged brother and sister. Eric and Hattie are ready to depart for their holiday in the West Country, leaving Miss Rumbelow in charge.

Contributors

PC 'Corky' Turnball:
Deryck Guyler
Miss Rumbelow:
Joy Harington
Writer:
Eric Sykes

Sykes

Series 2

Spy Ring

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Eric and Hattie suspect their new neighbours are up to no good - they drink large vodkas and pay for them with crisp fivers. Could they be spies?

Contributors

PC Turnbull:
Deryck Guyler
Husband:
Jay Neill
Writer:
Eric Sykes
Producer:
Roger Race
Director:
Roger Race

Sykes

Series 1

Episode 6: Stranger

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Classic comedy. Eric and Hattie are visited by a mysterious stranger who claims that he has returned to honour a childhood promise.

Contributors

Tommy Grando:
Peter Sellers
PC Corky Turnbull:
Deryck Guyler
Mrs Hackenschmidt:
Joan Young
Store Manager:
Frank Gatliff
Miss Jones:
Mary Miller
Deirdre:
Cheryl Hall
Producer:
Roger Race
Director:
Roger Race
Executive Producer:
Dennis Main Wilson

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

British comedy starring Stanley Baxter and Julie Christie. A cycling enthusiast takes driving lessons in order to seduce the attractive daughter of a wealthy businessman. Show more

Contributors

Murdoch Troon:
Stanley Baxter
Charles Chingford:
James Robertson Justice
Freddie Fox:
Leslie Phillips
Claire Chingford:
Julie Christie
Mrs Staggers:
Kathleen Harrison
Wentworth:
Eric Barker
Lady on Zebra Crossing:
Esma Cannon
Dr Blake:
Deryck Guyler
Road Workman in Hole:
Frankie Howerd
Director:
Ken Annakin

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Sykes

Series 4

Episode 7: Christmas Party

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

Eric and Hattie decide to spend Christmas at Corky's with his friends and relatives.

Contributors

Eric Sykes:
Eric Sykes
Hattie Sykes:
Hattie Jacques
PC Corky Turnbull:
Deryck Guyler
Director:
Roger Race

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Disney yarn about a group of spirited British nannies who become involved in a race with the inscrutable Chinese intelligence service. Show more

Contributors

Hnup Wan:
Peter Ustinov
Lord Southmere:
Derek Nimmo
Emily:
Joan Sims
Lord Castleberry:
Andrew Dove
Supt. Grubbs:
Roy Kinnear
Truscott:
Max Harris
BJ Spence:
Joss Ackland
Producer:
Bill Walsh
Writer:
Bill Walsh