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Summary

In 1946, Ron Archer (Bernard Cribbins) buys a derelict seaside pier for five shillings. He plans to "do it up" and turn it into a commercial success.

Ron's sister is married to bank manager Richard Talbot (Richard Wilson), so Ron is hoping for a bank loan to finance restoration work.

Cast List

  Bernard Cribbins as Ron Archer
  Richard Wilson as Richard Talbot
  Vivienne Martin as Miss Baxter
  Angus Barnett as Trevor Archer
  Arthur English as Fred Whattle
  Diana Coupland as Mrs Briggs
  Michael Elphick as Ron Archer (BBC Pilot)
  Gary Raynsford as Trevor Archer (BBC Pilot)

Production Details

Written by:
Michael Knowles, Alan Sherwood, Harold Snoad

Directed by:
Ronnie Baxter, Harold Snoad

Produced by:
Ronnie Baxter, Harold Snoad

1 series, 8 episodes

Transmitted: 1985 (Pilot); 1987

TV Channel: ITV

Yorkshire Television