Odd Man Out (UK TV series)

Odd Man Out
Genre Comedy
Starring John Inman
Josephine Tewson
Peter Butterworth
Avril Angers
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 7
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Release
Original network ITV
Original release 27 October – 8 December 1977

Odd Man Out is a short-lived 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]

Episode list

# Title Director Original air date
1"A Chip Off the Old Block"[3]Anthony Parker[3]27 October 1977 (1977-10-27)[3]
2"Money, Money, Money"[4]Anthony Parker[4]3 November 1977 (1977-11-03)[4]
3"Sink or Swim"[5]Anthony Parker[5]10 November 1977 (1977-11-10)[5]
4"Shall We Dance?"[6]Anthony Parker[6]17 November 1977 (1977-11-17)[6]
5"Who's A Pretty Baby?"[7]Anthony Parker[7]24 November 1977 (1977-11-24)[7]
6"Clunk Click"[8]Anthony Parker[8]1 December 1977 (1977-12-01)[8]
7"Ooh La La"[9]Anthony Parker[9]8 December 1977 (1977-12-08)[9]

Cast

Neville Sutcliffe

Played by: 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

Played by: 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

Played by: 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

Played by: 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

Played by: 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 flirtations, especially towards Neville, who she calls 'Mr. Neville'. Johnson and Inman would later be reunited, when Johnson took the role of the Grace Brothers' nurse in Are You Being Served?.

Cleo

Played by: Glenna Forster-Jones

Cleo, 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 color. Overall, she is a kind person with a large sense of humor.

Percy

Played by: Jan Harding

The simple, quiet member of Littlehampton Rock Works. He pours the rock out into the pit where it is made.

Auntie Cissie

Played by: Betty Alberge

Bobby's aunt, who helps him in the chip shop. She keeps wandering off and hanging up while on the telephone.

DVD release

The complete series of Odd Man Out was released by Network DVD in the UK (Region 2) on 4 February 2013.

References

  1. ↑ Barker, Dennis (9 March 2007). "Obituary: John Inman". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "Obituary: John Inman". BBC. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  3. 1 2 3 "A Chip Off the Old Block". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 "Money, Money, Money". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 "Sink or Swim". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  6. 1 2 3 "Shall We Dance?". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  7. 1 2 3 "Who's a Pretty Baby?". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  8. 1 2 3 "Clunk Click". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  9. 1 2 3 "Ooh La La". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 September 2010.


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