Cast & Crew

Series Directed by

Robin Nash
(36 episodes, 1987-1989)
John B. Hobbs
(21 episodes, 1990-1991)
Susan Belbin
(18 episodes, 1986-1987)

Series Writing Credits

Carla Lane
(written by) (74 episodes, 1986-1991)

Series Cast

Jean Boht
 Nellie Boswell 74 episodes, 1986-1991
Nick Conway
 Billy Boswell 74 episodes, 1986-1991
Jonathon Morris
 Adrian Boswell 74 episodes, 1986-1991
Kenneth Waller
 Grandad 74 episodes, 1986-1991
Ronald Forfar
 Freddie Boswell / ... 62 episodes, 1986-1990
Victor McGuire
 Jack Boswell 60 episodes, 1986-1991
Giles Watling
 Oswald 42 episodes, 1988-1991
Bryan Murray
 Shifty Boswell 31 episodes, 1988-1991
Eileen Pollock
 Lilo Lill 42 episodes, 1987-1991
Hilary Crowson
 Julie 35 episodes, 1987-1989
Peter Howitt
 Joey Boswell 39 episodes, 1986-1988
Gilly Coman
 Aveline Boswell 38 episodes, 1986-1988
Pamela Power
 Martina / ... 37 episodes, 1986-1991
Graham Bickley
 Joey Boswell 35 episodes, 1989-1991
Melanie Hill
 Aveline Boswell 35 episodes, 1989-1991
Peter Byrne
 Derek 23 episodes, 1988-1991
Deborah Grant
 Leonora Campbell 19 episodes, 1990-1991
Joanna Phillips-Lane
 Roxy 19 episodes, 1987-1991
Jenny Jay
 Carmen 12 episodes, 1987
Caroline Milmoe
 Julie 11 episodes, 1986-1987
Rita Tushingham
 Celia Higgins 11 episodes, 1988
J.G. Devlin
 Father Dooley 11 episodes, 1986-1988
Charles Lawson
 Yizzel 10 episodes, 1986-1989
Simon Rouse
 Yizzel's Mate 10 episodes, 1986-1989
Sharon Byatt
 Irenee 9 episodes, 1990-1991
Sylvie Gatrill
 Mrs. Cullen 9 episodes, 1989-1991
Georgina Smith
 Neighbour / ... 8 episodes, 1986-1991
Reginald Marsh
 Doctor / ... 6 episodes, 1987-1990
Katy Carmichael
 Connie 5 episodes, 1991
Evie Garratt
 Mrs. Cumberland 5 episodes, 1989
Mary Maude
 Lady Bowford 4 episodes, 1991
Peter Clapham
 Lord Bowford / ... 4 episodes, 1987-1991
Roy Brandon
 Cyclist / ... 4 episodes, 1986-1988
Bernard Merrick
 Occasion Cars Driver / ... 4 episodes, 1989-1990
Gerry White
 Car Driver / ... 4 episodes, 1987-1991
Philip O'Brien
 Father Brennan 4 episodes, 1989-1990
Pauline Amos
 Maid / ... 3 episodes, 1989-1991
Marie Jelliman
 Lady / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1991
Hilary Welles
 Rachael 3 episodes, 1989
James Culshaw
 Taxi Driver 3 episodes, 1987-1990
Mark Reader
 1st Youth / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1989
John Laing
 Pizza Man / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1991
Ann Haydn-Edwards
 2nd Lady / ... 3 episodes, 1987-1988
Patricia Martinelli
 Magdelana 3 episodes, 1988-1989
Susanna Page
 Street Singer / ... 3 episodes, 1986-1991
Ken Sharrock
 Eddie 2 episodes, 1987
Michael Strobel
 1st Policeman / ... 2 episodes, 1988-1990
Al T. Kossy
 Antique Dealer / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Christopher Ellison
 D.H.S.S. Claimant Mr. Wilson / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1987
Gladys Ambrose
 3rd Lady / ... 2 episodes, 1987
Michael J. Jackson
 Photographer 2 episodes, 1986-1987
Brian Croucher
 1st Policeman / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Tony Scoggo
 Hartley / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1989
Tom Price
 Man at Cashpoint / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1987
John Woodnutt
 Mr. Newton / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1989
Helen Martin
 Lady in DSS Office / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1991
Martin Buchan
 Hunter 2 episodes, 1991
Myfanwy Talog
 Posh Lady 2 episodes, 1987
Barry Woolgar
 Policeman 2 episodes, 1987
Terry Lennaine
 Stan 2 episodes, 1987
Mandy Walsh
 1st Lady / ... 2 episodes, 1987
Leslie Rogers
 Benny / ... 2 episodes, 1986-1988
Barry McCarthy
 R.S.P.C.A. Warden 2 episodes, 1986
Alan Bird
 Mourner / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1989
Paul Toothill
 Compere / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Steve Calrow
 Bus Driving Instructor / ... 2 episodes, 1989-1990
Nick Maloney
 Head Waiter / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Carl Rice
 Boy 2 episodes, 1991
Mark Jordon
 Wagger 1 episode, 1991
John Dryden
 Bobby / ... 1 episode, 1986-1989
Peter Colligan
 Boy / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1991
Andrew Hilton
 Boy / ... 2 episodes, 1990-1991
Jennie Goossens
 Mrs. Carter 1 episode, 1988
Paula Baines
 Carmen Phillips 1 episode, 1990
Michelle Bathgate
 Alice 1 episode, 1990
Misty
 Fox 1 episode, 1990
Jeanette Hodgson
 Tracy Chellino 1 episode, 1990
Matthew Dale-Grey
 First Removal Man 1 episode, 1990
Sam Webster
 Man in House 1 episode, 1991
Pauline Daniels
 Till Girl 1 episode, 1987
Frank Vincent
 Councillor 1 episode, 1987
Tommy Wright
 Man in the D.H.S.S. 1 episode, 1987
Helene Hunt
 Girl at Cashpoint 1 episode, 1987
Jimmy Wilde
 Milkman 1 episode, 1987
Cathy Flanagan
 Receptionist 1 episode, 1987
Francesca Linden
 Woman in DSS Office 1 episode, 1990
Barbara New
 May's Neighbour 1 episode, 1986
Tom Ryan
 George 1 episode, 1986
Pamela Cundell
 Woman at Police Station 1 episode, 1987
Rex Robinson
 Mr. Copley 1 episode, 1987
Campbell Morrison
 1st Dealer 1 episode, 1987
Harry Goodier
 Taxi Driver 1 episode, 1987
Linda McCartney
 Self 1 episode, 1988
Nick Stringer
 Julian La Mere 1 episode, 1988
Anton Brookes
 2nd Policeman 1 episode, 1988
Trevor Danby
 Man in DSS Office 1 episode, 1990
Al Ashton
 Badger 1 episode, 1991
Jackie Downey
 Waitress 1 episode, 1986
Ben Davis
 Boy 1 episode, 1986
Pamela Sholto
 May 1 episode, 1986
Anthony Dutton
 2nd Dealer 1 episode, 1987
Roger Walker
 Mr. Jones 1 episode, 1987
Charles Pemberton
 D.H.S.S. Claimant 1 episode, 1987
Kristian Ealey
 Kid 1 episode, 1987
Duncan Gould
 Police Officer 1 episode, 1987
Terry Melia
 Policeman 1 episode, 1987
Charles Simon
 Solicitor 1 episode, 1989
Don Hall
 Postman 1 episode, 1989
Ian Burford
 Mr. Carr 1 episode, 1990
Joyce Windsor
 Mamie 1 episode, 1991
Ishia Bennison
 D.H.S.S. Clerk 1 episode, 1986
Josie Kidd
 D.H.S.S. Claimant 1 episode, 1986
Sheila Fay
 Mrs. Radcliffe 1 episode, 1987
Stuart Fell
 Diver 1 episode, 1987
Jon Croft
 Antique Dealer 1 episode, 1987
Peter Terry
 Dog Keeper 1 episode, 1987
Joanne Zorian
 D.H.S.S. Clerk 1 episode, 1987
David Beale
 Magistrate 1 episode, 1987
Alexander Green
 Kid 1 episode, 1987
Eric Wyn
 Old Man 1 episode, 1987
Peter John
 Mr. Dodd 1 episode, 1988
Sonia
 Ellia Stephens 1 episode, 1988
Michael Angelis
 Mr. Cossack 1 episode, 1989
Mark Curry
 Photographer 1 episode, 1989
Steve Ramsden
 Mr. Crosswell 1 episode, 1990
Hugo Conlon
 Ambulance Man 1 episode, 1990
Malcolm Scates
 Director 1 episode, 1991
Janet Davies
 D.H.S.S. Claimant 1 episode, 1986
Noel Collins
 Mr. Hayworth 1 episode, 1986
Robbie Dee
 Man at Docks 1 episode, 1986
Tim Dantay
 Hijacker 1 episode, 1987
Arthur Cox
 Mr. Johnson 1 episode, 1987
Gina Maher
 Alice 1 episode, 1987
Michael Stroud
 Solicitor 1 episode, 1987
Linda Beckett
 Lady in DHSS 1 episode, 1988
James McMartin
 Driver 1 episode, 1989
Ina Clough
 Lady Connaught 1 episode, 1989
David Easter
 The Agent 1 episode, 1990
Joan Heath
 May Mattheson 1 episode, 1990
Gerard Bostock
 Young Boy 1 episode, 1990
Bryan Reynolds
 Taxi Driver 1 episode, 1990
Roger Martin
 Producer 1 episode, 1991
Danny Cunningham
 Youth 1 episode, 1986
Derek Deadman
 Robber's Mate 1 episode, 1987
Robert East
 Prosecuting Counsel 1 episode, 1987
Christine Kavanagh
 Sally 1 episode, 1987
Roy Heather
 Boat-owner 1 episode, 1987
Jean Challis
 Lady 1 episode, 1987
Jacob Abraham
 2nd Youth 1 episode, 1987
John Wild
 Hijacker 1 episode, 1987
Viv Molyneux
 Lady 1 episode, 1987
Paul McCartney
 Self 1 episode, 1988
Elsie Kelly
 Lady in Street 1 episode, 1988
Philip Maurice Hayes
 Young Man 1 episode, 1989
Danny McCall
 Postman 1 episode, 1989
Sunetra Sarker
 Nurse 1 episode, 1991
Andrew Tourell
 Doctor 1 episode, 1987
Sharon Power
 Lady 1 episode, 1987
Patrick Nyland
 Clerk of the Court 1 episode, 1987
Christopher Gray
 2nd Policeman 1 episode, 1988
Geof Atwell
 Postman 1 episode, 1988
Greg Archen
 Boy Thief 1 episode, 1988
Tony Nyland
 Mr. Cullen 1 episode, 1990
Lynn Corrie
 Sister Midwife 1 episode, 1990
Michael Atkinson
 Ambulanceman 1 episode, 1987
Chrissie Clark
 Girl at Party 1 episode, 1987
Carol Quin
 1st Neighbour 1 episode, 1988
Neil Lewis
 Boy Thief 1 episode, 1988
Jennifer Moss
 Waitress 1 episode, 1989
Louise Duprey
 Journalist 1 episode, 1989
Lyndam Gregory
 Doctor 1 episode, 1989
Gerry Lee Shaw
 Farmer 1 episode, 1989
Dorothy Dearnley
 Musician 1 episode, 1989
Michele Gaffney
 Student Midwife Davis 1 episode, 1990
David Quilter
 Mr. Masefield 1 episode, 1991
Barry Martin
 Jeweller 1 episode, 1987
David Hanson
 Butler 1 episode, 1987
John Thomalla
 Ambulanceman 1 episode, 1987
Anthony Benson
 Vicar 1 episode, 1988
Julia Sharon
 Lady in DHSS 1 episode, 1988
Robert Wesley
 Man Onlooker 1 episode, 1988
Gordon Higginbottom
 Musician 1 episode, 1989
Freda Barratt
 Woman in Street 1 episode, 1990
Mark Moraghan
 1st Policeman 1 episode, 1987
Andrea Marshall
 Autograph Hunter 1 episode, 1988
David Monico
 Hotel Receptionist 1 episode, 1988
Bill Monks
 Man in DHSS 1 episode, 1988
Barbara Halliwell
 Lady in DHSS 1 episode, 1988
David Williams
 Farmer Jackson 1 episode, 1989
Tom Williamson
 Neighbour 1 episode, 1989
Barry Daykin
 Musician 1 episode, 1989
Peter Christian
 2nd Policeman 1 episode, 1987
Shevaun Briars
 Hospital Sister 1 episode, 1987
Lia Williams
 Hotel Maid 1 episode, 1988
Aisling Reynolds
 Autograph Hunter 1 episode, 1988
Terry Reaney
 Musician 1 episode, 1989
Carolyn Lyster
 Hospital Sister 1 episode, 1987
John Prince
 Autograph Hunter 1 episode, 1988
Alan Morrison
 Musician 1 episode, 1989
Jo Manning Wilson
 Neighbour 1 episode, 1987
Joe Manning Wilson
 Neighbour 1 episode, 1987
Eddie Ross
 Mr Kelly 1 episode, 1986
Faye Vaughan
 Little Girl (as Faye Armstrong) 1 episode, 1989
Lesley-Anne Sharpe
 Girl in Hotel 1 episode, 1990
John Maguire
 Boy 1 episode, 1991
Greg Ellis
 P.C. Lloyd (uncredited) 21 episodes, 1990-1991
Pauline Chamberlain
 D.H.S.S. Clerk (uncredited) 15 episodes, 1986-1989
James Muir
 D.H.S.S. Claimant (uncredited) 1 episode, 1986

Series Produced by

Robin Nash
producer / executive producer (55 episodes, 1986-1991)
John B. Hobbs
producer (21 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Cinematography by

John Record
(1 episode, 1991)
Adrian Smith
(1 episode, 1991)

Series Editing by

John Dunstan
(24 episodes, 1986-1991)
Chris Wadsworth
(2 episodes, 1987)
Malcolm McKenna
(2 episodes, 1990-1991)

Series Casting By

Sweeney MacArthur
(4 episodes, 1991)

Series Production Design by

Gary Pritchard
(6 episodes, 1986)
Paul Trerise
(6 episodes, 1988)
Tim Gleeson
(4 episodes, 1987)
Gary Williamson
(4 episodes, 1987)
Richard Dupre
(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Roger Harris
(1 episode, 1987)
Shaun Moore
(1 episode, 1991)

Series Art Direction by

Alison Rickman
(3 episodes, 1989)

Series Costume Design by

Sheena Napier
(7 episodes, 1987)
Dennis Brack
(6 episodes, 1986)
Christian Dyall
(6 episodes, 1988)
John Hearne
(3 episodes, 1989-1991)
Sarah Buckland
(1 episode, 1987)

Series Makeup Department

Caroline Noble
makeup designer (10 episodes, 1986-1987)
Pauline Cox
makeup designer (10 episodes, 1987-1988)
Cheryl Wright
makeup designer (1 episode, 1989)
Lisa Pickering
makeup designer (1 episode, 1990)
Lesley Altringham
makeup designer (1 episode, 1991)

Series Production Management

Tony Dow
production manager (9 episodes, 1986-1987)
Gavin Clark
production manager (7 episodes, 1987-1988)
John Adams
production manager (7 episodes, 1988)
Peter Laskie
production manager (4 episodes, 1987)
James Wynn
production manager (4 episodes, 1987)
George Griffiths
production manager (2 episodes, 1988)
Sue Longstaff
production manager (2 episodes, 1988)
Clive Grainger
production manager (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Adrian Pegg
production manager (1 episode, 1988)
Murray Peterson
production manager (1 episode, 1989)
Garrie Mallen
production manager (1 episode, 1991)

Series Art Department

Pete Wane
graphics / graphic designer (21 episodes, 1986-1989)
Clara Zita
assistant art director (21 episodes, 1990-1991)
Dominic Smithers
properties buyer (6 episodes, 1986)
Tony Moore
properties buyer (6 episodes, 1988)
Paul Richmond
properties buyer (4 episodes, 1987)
John Charles
properties buyer (3 episodes, 1987)
Laurie Law
properties buyer (1 episode, 1987)
Anne Carlyle-Gall
properties buyer (1 episode, 1989)
Malcolm Rougvie
properties buyer (1 episode, 1989)
Oli Novadnieks
properties buyer (1 episode, 1990)
Andrew Smee
graphic designer (1 episode, 1990)
Pamela Hoffman
properties buyer (1 episode, 1991)

Series Sound Department

Alan Machin
sound supervisor (9 episodes, 1986-1991)
Richard Merrick
film sound (8 episodes, 1987-1989)
Graham Wilkinson
sound supervisor / sound: studio (7 episodes, 1987-1988)
Terry Elms
film sound recordist / film recordist (6 episodes, 1986)
Jim Greenhorn
film sound (4 episodes, 1987)
Dave Thompson
sound: studio / sound supervisor (4 episodes, 1987)
Bob Foley
sound: studio (3 episodes, 1987)
Spencer Michael
film sound (3 episodes, 1987)
Michael Narduzzo
dubbing mixer (3 episodes, 1988-1991)
Lance Andrews
sound: studio (1 episode, 1987)
Tim Humphries
film sound (1 episode, 1989)
Morton Hardaker
film sound (1 episode, 1990)
Gordon Lester
film sound (1 episode, 1991)
John Mooney
sound (uncredited) (39 episodes, 1986-1988)

Series Stunts

Colin Skeaping
fight arranger (1 episode, 1987)

Series Camera and Electrical Department

Ken Major
camera supervisor (15 episodes, 1986-1988)
Rex Maidment
film cameraman (13 episodes, 1986-1987)
Henry Barber
lighting director / studio lighting (11 episodes, 1987-1991)
Duncan Brown
studio lighting (9 episodes, 1986-1987)
Barry McCann
film cameraman (6 episodes, 1988)
Stuart Lindley
camera supervisor (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
David Lock
lighting director (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
Roger Goss
camera supervisor (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
Kevin Rowley
film cameraman (1 episode, 1987)
Douglas Watson
camera supervisor (1 episode, 1987)
John Hoare
camera supervisor (1 episode, 1989)
John Record
film cameraman (1 episode, 1989)
Keith Burton
film cameraman (1 episode, 1990)
Dave Short
camera supervisor (1 episode, 1990)

Series Editorial Department

Chris Wadsworth
video-tape editor / editor: video tape / videotape editor (20 episodes, 1986-1991)
John Barclay
vision mixer (10 episodes, 1986-1989)
Bill Morton
vision mixer (6 episodes, 1986-1989)
Angela Beveridge
vision mixer (3 episodes, 1987)
Hilary Briegel
vision mixer (1 episode, 1988)
Heather Gilder
vision mixer (1 episode, 1988)
Hilary West
vision mixer (1 episode, 1990)
Dinah Long
vision mixer (1 episode, 1991)

Series Music Department

David Mackay
composer: title music (24 episodes, 1986-1991)

Series Transportation Department

Dean Ward
driver (unknown episodes)

Series Additional Crew

John Gorringe
assistant floor manager / Assistant floor manager / production team (41 episodes, 1987-1989)
Christine Mellor
production assistant / production team (8 episodes, 1987-1989)
Alison Dixon
production assistant (7 episodes, 1987)
Caroline Andrews
production assistant / assistant floor manager (6 episodes, 1986)
Ken Morris
technical coordinator (6 episodes, 1986)
Ian Strachan
assistant floor manager (5 episodes, 1986)
Michael Jarrett
technical coordinator (4 episodes, 1987-1989)
Roy Adcock
technical coordinator (4 episodes, 1987)
Arch Dyson
assistant floor manager (4 episodes, 1987)
John Bird
technical coordinator (4 episodes, 1988)
Sarah Hitchcock
production assistant (4 episodes, 1988)
Amanda Church
production secretary / production team (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Mike Endersby
technical coordinator (2 episodes, 1988)
Terry Pettigrew
assistant floor manager (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Chris Kempton
technical coordinator (1 episode, 1987)
John Adams
production team (1 episode, 1988)
Miki Delaney
production team (1 episode, 1988)
George Griffiths
production team (1 episode, 1988)
Roxanne Hanstock
technical coordinator (1 episode, 1988)
Sue Longstaff
production team (1 episode, 1988)
Andrew Breaks
technical coordinator (1 episode, 1989)
Judith Bantock
production assistant (1 episode, 1990)
Phil Dean
technical coordinator (1 episode, 1990)
Josephine Dray
production assistant (1 episode, 1991)
Richard Hersee
resource coordinator (1 episode, 1991)
Poonam Megone
production assistant (1 episode, 1991)
Matthew Napier
assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1991)
Fiona Strachan
production secretary (1 episode, 1991)
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