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The Thin Blue Line (BBC, 1995-1996, 14 episodes)
Thin Blue LineRowan Atkinson starred as Inspector Raymond Fowler in this series set in a cosy British police station. Notable other characters included James Dreyfus as camp PC Kevin Goody and David Haig as bitter DI Derek Grim.
Writer: Ben Elton
Till Death Us Do Part (BBC, 1965-1975, 56 episodes)
To the Manor BornWarren Mitchell starred as Alf Garnett, the opinionated and bigoted Londoner, in this vintage sitcom. Alf railed against modern society to his wife Elsie (Dandy Nichols) and daughter Rita (Una Stubbs). Meanwhile her partner, played by Tony Booth, challenged Alf's narrow world view.
Writer: Johnny Speight
To The Manor Born (BBC, 1979-1981, 21 episodes)
To the Manor BornWealthy gentlewoman Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith) falls on hard times and sells her stately home to nouveau-riche entrepreneur Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). She tries to teach him 'nobility' while coming to terms with her own reduced status as his tenant. Slowly romance blossoms.
principal writer: Peter Spence
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (BBC, 2001-2003, 22 episodes)
Two Pints of LagerThe ups and downs of two young Runcorn couples form the focus of this sitcom. Coarse and vulgar, yet touching, the cast weigh up the competing attractions of being at the pub with friends and being at home with a partner. Natalie Casey, Will Mellor and Ralf Little star.
Writer: Susan Nickson

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