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| image = Odd Man Out (British TV series).jpg | | image = Odd Man Out (British TV series).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| genre = [[ | | genre = [[Sitcom]] | ||
| creator = [[Vince Powell]] | | creator = [[Vince Powell]] | ||
| starring = [[John Inman]]<br />[[Josephine Tewson]]<br />[[Peter Butterworth]]<br />[[Avril Angers]]<br />[[ | | starring = [[John Inman]]<br />[[Josephine Tewson]]<br />[[Peter Butterworth]]<br />[[Avril Angers]]<br />[[Vivienne Johnson|Vivienne Johnson]] | ||
| country = United Kingdom | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
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| producer = | | producer = | ||
| runtime = 210 minutes | | runtime = 210 minutes | ||
| company = [[ | | company = [[Thames Television|Thames Television]] | ||
| network = [[ | | network = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] | ||
| first_aired = {{Start date|1977|10|27|df=yes}} | | first_aired = {{Start date|1977|10|27|df=yes}} | ||
| last_aired = {{End date|1977|12|08|df=yes}} | | last_aired = {{End date|1977|12|08|df=yes}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Odd Man Out''''' is a [[ | '''''Odd Man Out''''' is a [[British sitcom]] starring [[John Inman]] that aired for seven episodes on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] from 27 October to 8 December 1977. It was made by [[Thames Television|Thames Television]] and written by [[Vince Powell]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/mar/09/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries|title=Obituary: John Inman|last=Barker|first=Dennis|date=9 March 2007|work=[[The Guardian|The Guardian]]|access-date=2009-07-08}}</ref><ref name="BBC"/> | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Neville Sutcliffe ([[John Inman]]), the owner of a [[ | Neville Sutcliffe ([[John Inman]]), the owner of a [[Blackpool]] fish-and-chip shop, inherits his father's [[Rock (confectionery)|rock]] factory in [[Littlehampton|Littlehampton]]. The series revolves around his adventures, which include learning to drive a car, going to Paris and swimming The Channel.<ref name="BBC" /> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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* '''Ma''' ([[Avril Angers]]), the sweet, simple-natured Ma has worked for Herbert for many years. She is distinguished by her white turban and hair curler. It is thought that she and Herbert had an affair. | * '''Ma''' ([[Avril Angers]]), the sweet, simple-natured Ma has worked for Herbert for many years. She is distinguished by her white turban and hair curler. It is thought that she and Herbert had an affair. | ||
* '''Wilf''' ([[Peter Butterworth]]), the quiet, friendly man in charge at Littlehampton Rock Factory. He had worked there for almost twenty years when Herbert died, and is now the rock-puller. He lodges with Dorothy and Neville. | * '''Wilf''' ([[Peter Butterworth]]), the quiet, friendly man in charge at Littlehampton Rock Factory. He had worked there for almost twenty years when Herbert died, and is now the rock-puller. He lodges with Dorothy and Neville. | ||
* '''Marilyn''' ([[ | * '''Marilyn''' ([[Vivienne Johnson|Vivienne Johnson]]), the sex-obsessed Marilyn spends her time at Littlehampton using her knees to bend candy bananas. She speaks with a distinct Western accent. She is very flirtatious, especially towards Neville, whom she calls 'Mr. Neville'. Johnson played the role of young mister Grace's nurse in ''[[Are You Being Served?]]''. | ||
* '''Cleo''' (Glenna Forster-Jones), the only black member of the staff, is not from [[ | * '''Cleo''' (Glenna Forster-Jones), the only black member of the staff, is not from [[Jamaica|Jamaica]], [[Trinidad|Trinidad]] or [[Barbados|Barbados]], but from [[Cockfosters|Cockfosters]], much to Neville's surprise. She is against people who judge others by their colour. Cleo is a kind person with a sense of humour. | ||
* '''Percy''' (Jan Harding), the simple, quiet member of Littlehampton Rock Works. He pours the rock out into the pit where it is made. | * '''Percy''' (Jan Harding), the simple, quiet member of Littlehampton Rock Works. He pours the rock out into the pit where it is made. | ||
* '''Auntie Cissie''' ([[Betty Alberge]]), Bobby's aunt, who helps him in the chip shop. She keeps wandering off and hanging up while on the telephone. | * '''Auntie Cissie''' ([[Betty Alberge]]), Bobby's aunt, who helps him in the chip shop. She keeps wandering off and hanging up while on the telephone. | ||
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[[Category:Television shows set in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Television shows set in the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Television shows shot at Teddington Studios]] | [[Category:Television shows shot at Teddington Studios]] | ||
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| Odd Man Out | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Vince Powell |
| Starring | John Inman Josephine Tewson Peter Butterworth Avril Angers Vivienne Johnson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 210 minutes |
| Production company | Thames Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 27 October – 8 December 1977 |
Odd Man Out is a British sitcom starring John Inman that aired for seven episodes on ITV from 27 October to 8 December 1977. It was made by Thames Television and written by Vince Powell.[1][2]
Synopsis
Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman), the owner of a Blackpool fish-and-chip shop, inherits his father's rock factory in Littlehampton. The series revolves around his adventures, which include learning to drive a car, going to Paris and swimming The Channel.[2]
Characters
- Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman), the camp, simpering, illegitimate son of Herbert Sutcliffe, who left Neville and his half-sister Dorothy half of his factory and house. He sells his Blackpool fish-and-chip shop to his friend Bobby so that he and Dorothy can pay the bank the £30,000 that their father owed.
- Dorothy Sutcliffe (Josephine Tewson), the flustering, legitimate daughter of Herbert Sutcliffe and his wife. She doesn't take to Neville immediately, but later sees through the exterior and accepts him into the family.
- Ma (Avril Angers), the sweet, simple-natured Ma has worked for Herbert for many years. She is distinguished by her white turban and hair curler. It is thought that she and Herbert had an affair.
- Wilf (Peter Butterworth), the quiet, friendly man in charge at Littlehampton Rock Factory. He had worked there for almost twenty years when Herbert died, and is now the rock-puller. He lodges with Dorothy and Neville.
- Marilyn (Vivienne Johnson), the sex-obsessed Marilyn spends her time at Littlehampton using her knees to bend candy bananas. She speaks with a distinct Western accent. She is very flirtatious, especially towards Neville, whom she calls 'Mr. Neville'. Johnson played the role of young mister Grace's nurse in Are You Being Served?.
- Cleo (Glenna Forster-Jones), the only black member of the staff, is not from Jamaica, Trinidad or Barbados, but from Cockfosters, much to Neville's surprise. She is against people who judge others by their colour. Cleo is a kind person with a sense of humour.
- Percy (Jan Harding), the simple, quiet member of Littlehampton Rock Works. He pours the rock out into the pit where it is made.
- Auntie Cissie (Betty Alberge), Bobby's aunt, who helps him in the chip shop. She keeps wandering off and hanging up while on the telephone.
Episode list
| # | Title | Director | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "A Chip Off the Old Block"[3] | Anthony Parker[3] | 27 October 1977[3] |
| 2 | "Money, Money, Money"[4] | Anthony Parker[4] | 3 November 1977[4] |
| 3 | "Sink or Swim"[5] | Anthony Parker[5] | 10 November 1977[5] |
| 4 | "Shall We Dance?"[6] | Anthony Parker[6] | 17 November 1977[6] |
| 5 | "Who's A Pretty Baby?"[7] | Anthony Parker[7] | 24 November 1977[7] |
| 6 | "Clunk Click"[8] | Anthony Parker[8] | 1 December 1977[8] |
| 7 | "Ooh La La"[9] | Anthony Parker[9] | 8 December 1977[9] |
DVD release
The complete series of Odd Man Out was released by Network in the UK (DVD Region 2) on 4 February 2013.
References
- ^ Barker, Dennis (9 March 2007). "Obituary: John Inman". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- ^ a b "Obituary: John Inman". BBC. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- ^ a b c "A Chip Off the Old Block". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Money, Money, Money". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Sink or Swim". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Shall We Dance?". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Who's a Pretty Baby?". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Clunk Click". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Ooh La La". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
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- Television shows set in the United Kingdom
- Television shows shot at Teddington Studios
