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Summary

Billy Fisher (Jeff Rawle) lives in a world of his own.

He spends much of his time daydreaming and fantasising, to the detriment of his work at a local funeral parlour.

Regular characters include Billy's parents, Geoffrey (George A Cooper) and Alice (Pamela Vezey), his boss Mr Shadrack (Colin Jeavons) and his girlfriend Barbara (Sally Watts).

Cast List

  Jeff Rawle as Billy Fisher
  George A Cooper as Geoffrey Fisher
  Pamela Vezey as Alice Fisher
  May Warden as Grandma
  Colin Jeavons as Mr Shadrack
  Sally Watts as Barbara

Production Details

Written by:
Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

Directed by:
Stuart Allen, Alan Wallis

Produced by:
Stuart Allen

2 series, 25 episodes

Transmitted: 1973-74

TV Channel: ITV

London Weekend Television