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| Jessica Raine | ... | ||
| David Walliams | ... | ||
| James Fleet | ... |
Carter
6 episodes, 2015
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| Matthew Steer | ... | ||
| Paul Brennen | ... |
Lucky
3 episodes, 2015
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| Jonny Phillips | ... |
Whittington
3 episodes, 2015
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| Clarke Peters | ... | ||
| Hannah Waddingham | ... |
Blonde Assassin
3 episodes, 2015
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Madeline Appiah | ... |
Annette
3 episodes, 2015
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| Camilla Beeput | ... |
Jane Finn
3 episodes, 2015
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| Christina Cole | ... |
Mrs Sprot
3 episodes, 2015
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Aoife McMahon | ... |
Sheila Perenna
3 episodes, 2015
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Roy Marsden | ... |
Commander Haydock
3 episodes, 2015
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| Ed Speleers | ... |
Carl Denim
3 episodes, 2015
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| Pinar Ögün | ... |
Veronika Urbanowicz
3 episodes, 2015
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Danny Lee Wynter | ... |
Gilbert Worthing
2 episodes, 2015
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| Andrew Havill | ... |
James Peel KC
2 episodes, 2015
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| Alice Krige | ... | ||
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Robert Whitelock | ... |
Conrad
2 episodes, 2015
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Robert Hands | ... |
Mr Minton
2 episodes, 2015
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| Alyy Khan | ... | ||
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Issy Van Randwyck | ... |
Mrs Minton
2 episodes, 2015
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Set in the leafy suburbs of 1950s London, the Beresfords find themselves in need of some adventure in their lives. With Tommy undertaking a variety of business opportunities, and Tuppence trying to dissuade him, the couple find themselves in the wrong place at the right time to solve a mystery - or two - and perhaps save someone's life. They are about to enter a world of espionage and skulduggery guided by Tommy's mysterious Uncle, Major Carter. It is a world which will prove easier to enter than to leave.
I'm disappointed that so many did not enjoy this series. I love Walliams and wish he were in more dramas. (Remember his great supporting character in The Body in the Library; Agatha Christie's Miss Marple?). I'm not that familiar with Raine but I thought she sparkled in this comedy/mystery. Along with Steer as the handless chemist they make a great ensemble. It appears some were disappointed because this was not a serious, grim show. Granted it was not Tinker, Tailor Soldier but I can't believe it as supposed to be. I gave it a 9 because the plots could be better but as a vehicle for these wonderful characters it worked.