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The Incredible Mr Tanner

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Summary

Ernest Tanner (Brian Murphy) earns his living as an escapologist, performing on the streets while his assistant Sidney Pratt (Roy Kinnear) collects money in a hat.

Ernest isn't a particularly good escapologist, but the pair somehow manage to earn enough money to get by.

When they're not working, Ernest and Sidney spend their time in a seedy cafe run by Archie (Tony Melody).

This was a remake of the 1971 sitcom, Kindly Leave The Kerb.

Cast List

  Brian Murphy as Ernest Tanner
  Roy Kinnear as Sidney Pratt
  Tony Melody as Archie
  Rosie Collins as Prudence

Production Details

Written by:
Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke

Directed by:
Peter Frazer-Jones

Produced by:
Peter Frazer-Jones

1 series, 6 episodes

Transmitted: 1981

TV Channel: ITV

Thames Television