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Variations on a Theme of Father's Day
Episode 9 of 10
In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her. But Nelly has a trick up her sleeve.
In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.
Soon realising what Howard is up to, the women plant a completely false story about Hobbo's father being a hippy. Hobbo loses no time in making himself look exactly like the description of his father, complete with earrings and beads.
Unfortunately, by the time the women see the fruits of their imagination, Hobbo is being arrested...
Last on
Thu 16 Dec 201018:30
BBC HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hobbo | Russ Abbot |
| Entwistle | Burt Kwouk |
| Alvin | Brian Murphy |
| Clegg | Peter Sallis |
| Truly | Frank Thornton |
| Toby | Trevor Bannister |
| PC Cooper | Ken Kitson |
| Ivy | Jane Freeman |
| Nelly | June Whitfield |
| Boy | Danyon Hawcroft |
| PC Walsh | Louis Emerick |
| Barry | Mike Grady |
| Glenda | Sarah Thomas |
| Morton | Christopher Beeny |
| Howard | Robert Fyfe |
| Marina | Jean Fergusson |
| Aunty Wainwright | Jean Alexander |
| Tom | Tom Owen |
| Woman | Charis Bachellor |
| Pearl | Juliette Kaplan |
| Stella | Barbara Young |
| Director | Alan JW Bell |
| Writer | Roy Clarke |
| Producer | Alan JW Bell |
Broadcasts
Sun 14 Jun 200918:05BBC One & BBC HD- Fri 19 Jun 200919:30BBC HD
- Thu 16 Dec 201018:30BBC HD
