British Comedy: 7 of 1

Years: 1973
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom (standalones)
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais,
Roy Clarke, Jack Goetz*, Gerald Frow,
Hugh Leonard
Stars: Ronnie Barker
Episodes: 7
Episode Average: 7.000

BEST EPISODE:
Prisoner and Escort (1973)

*pseudonym of Ronnie Barker

RONNIE BARKER

OPEN ALL HOURS
as... ALBERT ARKWRIGHT

PRISONER AND ESCORT
as... NORMAN STANLEY FLETCHER

MY OLD MAN
as... SAM COBBETT

SPANNER'S ELEVEN
as... ALBERT SPANNER

ANOTHER FINE MESS
as... HARRY NORVEL

ONE MAN'S MEAT
as... ALAN JOYCE

I'LL FLY YOU FOR A QUID
as... EVAN OWEN / GRANDPA OWEN

7 OF 1

(1973)
7 episodes
Series Score: 48
Episode Average: 7.00
Perfect 10's: 0

EPISODE 1

OPEN ALL HOURS

Originally broadcast: 25 March 1973
Directed by: Sydney Lotterby
Written by: Roy Clarke

THIS WAS LATER TURNED INTO THE SERIES OF THE SAME NAME

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GRANVILLE
Played by David Jason

MRS. SCULLY
Played by Yooth Joyce

NURSE GLADYS EMMANUEL
Played by Sheila Brennan

BREAD MAN
Played by David Valla

GIRL FROM PETROL STATION
Played by Elissa Derwent

BOY BUYING LOLLY
Played by Keith Chegwin

Arkwright offers advice about lusting for a life outside of the shop door, Nurse Gladys is confronted about spending time with Wesley Cosgrave, and Granville spots something rather eye-catching while on his round.

"Oh, heck, have I? I've st-started stuttering in writing now!"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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EPISODE 2

PRISONER AND ESCORT

Originally broadcast: 1 April 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

THIS WAS LATER TURNED INTO THE SERIES PORRIDGE

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MR. BARRACLOUGH
Played by Brian Wilde

MR. MACKAY
Played by Fulton Mackay

Two prison officers escort a prisoner to Slade Prison on New Year's Eve, McKay goes for help when a van breakdown leaves them stranded, and
Fletcher works on Barrowclough in a bid to get the handcuffs removed.

"Er, it must've accidentally fallen out of Mr. Mackay's pocket when he got out of the van."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 3

MY OLD MAN

Originally broadcast: 8 April 1973
Directed by: Sydney Lotterby
Written by: Gerald Frow

THIS WAS LATER TURNED INTO AN ITV SERIES STARRING CLIVE DUNN

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ARTHUR
Played by Graham Armitage

DORIS
Played by Ann Beach

WILLIE
Played by Leslie Dwyer

CYRIL
Played by Robin Parkinson

RON
Played by John Sanderson

ANDREW
Played by Peter Clay

Demolition forces a retired engine-driver to moves in with his daughter, life in a tower block flat is made worse by her humourless husband, and an uncomfortable trip to the pub leads to a friend he thought was dead.

"Expert or no expert, some silly beggar's done your blue room out in green, haven't they?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 4

SPANNER'S ELEVEN

Originally broadcast: 15 April 1973
Directed by: Harold Snoad
Written by: Roy Clarke

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COUNCILLOR TODD
Played by Bill Maynard

VERA SPANNER
Played by Priscilla Morgan

HORACE
Played by John Cater

LITTLE DUCKETT
Played by Louis Mansi

SIR LAURENCE
Played by Christopher Biggins

MORRIS
Played by Geoffrey Todd

OPPOSING TRAINER
Played by John Rutland

PLAYBOY
Played by Brian Godfrey

BUTTERFINGERS
Played by Stephen Calcutt

A football trainer's wife moans about a lack of passion in their marriage, a string of poor results on the pitch leads to pressure to resign, and the showing of an embarrassing film leads to a crazy next match ultimatum.

"I dread you lot, you know. It's tempting fate being all dressed up like this all ready for an accident."

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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EPISODE 5

ANOTHER FINE MESS

Originally broadcast: 22 April 1973
Directed by: Harold Snoad
Written by: Hugh Leonard

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SYDNEY JEFFERSON
Played by Roy Castle

DORIS NORVEL
Played by Avis Bunnage

EDWINA
Played by Pauline Delaney

CISSIE
Played by Margery Mason

FINLAY
Played by Dennis Ramsden

NEIGHBOUR
Played by Pearl Hackney

Harry finds himself stuck at home when his mother-in-law passes away, Sydney suggests sleeping pills as a way to slip off to a talent night, and helping a lady while dressed as Laurel & Hardy proves to be a mistake.

"Is it alright for me to drink while you're driving?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 6

ONE MAN'S MEAT

Originally broadcast: 29 April 1973
Directed by: Harold Snoad
Written by: Jack Goetz (Ronnie Barker)

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MRS. DAWKINS
Played by Joan Sims

PRUNELLA SCALES
Played by Marion Joyce

POLICE SERGEANT
Played by Glynn Edwards

POLICEMAN
Played by Sam Kelly

WOMAN
Played by Barbara New

An overweight man is forced to go on a crash diet by his worried wife, a rush to feed his hunger reveals a total absence of food and trousers, and calls to a Chinese takeaway and the police do little to solve the problem.

"It's quite a good way of remembering phone numbers, that, isn't it? 'Will anyone who saw the accident please communicate with New Scotland Yard. Telephone number: Whitehall, prawn balls, prawn balls'."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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EPISODE 7

I'LL FLY YOU FOR A QUID

Originally broadcast: 6 May 1973
Directed by: Sydney Lotterby
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

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REVEREND SIMMONS
Played by Emrys James

MORTLAKE OWEN
Played by Richard O'Callaghan

MRS. OWEN
Played by Margaret John

APRIL OWEN
Played by Beth Morris

MR. PUGH
Played by Talfryn Thomas

A priest speaks about the gambling epidemic that has gripped his village, a dying man tells of his regret for putting the bookie before his family, and talk of a big win leads to a desperate search for the betting slip.

"No respect for the living or the dead. Your grandfather would turn in his grave, if he'd got there yet."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7