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Summary

Frank Riley (Bill Maynard) works as an agent for The Lancastrian Assurance Company.

He's been a widower for 18 years. Nowadays he enjoys chasing women, particularly Ethel Goodchild (Eileen Kennally).

Frank's son Brian (Frank Lincoln) has a puritanical streak. He doesn't approve of his father's amorous activities.

Other characters include Janice Butcher (Susan Littler), George Pollitt (John Comer), Clifford Pringle (John McKelvey) and Mrs Pringle (Pearl Hackney).

Cast List

  Bill Maynard as Frank Riley
  Frank Lincoln as Brian Riley
  John Comer as George Pollitt
  Pearl Hackney as Mrs Pringle
  Eileen Kennally as Ethel Goodchild
  Susan Littler as Janice Butcher
  John McKelvey as Clifford Pringle

Production Details

Written by:
H V Kershaw, Brian Finch

Directed by:
Eric Prytherch

Produced by:
Eric Prytherch

1 series, 7 episodes

Transmitted: 1975

TV Channel: ITV

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