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'''''A Present for Dickie''''' is a British television comedy aired from 1969 to 1970 on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]. Cast included [[Dickie Henderson]], [[Fabia Drake]], Dennis Ramsden and [[Billy Burden]]. It was produced by [[Thames Television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/a_present_for_dickie/|title=A Present For Dickie - ITV Sitcom - British Comedy Guide|first=British Comedy|last=Guide|website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref> | '''''A Present for Dickie''''' is a British television comedy aired from 1969 to 1970 on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]. Cast included [[Dickie Henderson]], [[Fabia Drake|Fabia Drake]], Dennis Ramsden and [[Billy Burden]]. It was produced by [[Thames Television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/a_present_for_dickie/|title=A Present For Dickie - ITV Sitcom - British Comedy Guide|first=British Comedy|last=Guide|website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref> | ||
All six episodes are believed to be lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=af09e8c1-8b30-40d2-976a-acfbba5e87cc|title=TVBrain - Kaleidoscope - Lost shows - TV Archive - TV History|website=www.lostshows.com}}</ref> | All six episodes are believed to be lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=af09e8c1-8b30-40d2-976a-acfbba5e87cc|title=TVBrain - Kaleidoscope - Lost shows - TV Archive - TV History|website=www.lostshows.com}}</ref> | ||
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==Partial cast== | ==Partial cast== | ||
*[[Dickie Henderson]] as Dickie | *[[Dickie Henderson]] as Dickie | ||
*[[Fabia Drake]] as Mrs. Upshott-Mainwaring (Mother-in-law) | *[[Fabia Drake|Fabia Drake]] as Mrs. Upshott-Mainwaring (Mother-in-law) | ||
*Dennis Ramsden as Parker | *Dennis Ramsden as Parker | ||
*[[Billy Burden]] as William | *[[Billy Burden]] as William | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:44, 21 February 2023
A Present for Dickie is a British television comedy aired from 1969 to 1970 on ITV. Cast included Dickie Henderson, Fabia Drake, Dennis Ramsden and Billy Burden. It was produced by Thames Television.[1]
All six episodes are believed to be lost.[2]
Premise
On his way back from a tour of the Far-East, Dickie is followed home by a baby elephant. Farcical situations ensue as Dickie tries to keep "Mini" hidden from visitors.[3]
Partial cast
- Dickie Henderson as Dickie
- Fabia Drake as Mrs. Upshott-Mainwaring (Mother-in-law)
- Dennis Ramsden as Parker
- Billy Burden as William
- Robert Raglan as Policeman
- Jerry Ram as Abdul
References
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "A Present For Dickie - ITV Sitcom - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "TVBrain - Kaleidoscope - Lost shows - TV Archive - TV History". www.lostshows.com.
- ^ "Dickie Henderson & Mini Story "A PRESENT FOR DICKIE" - slazengerheritage". 3 July 2017.
