Having made his name in The Comedians, Duggie Brown starred in this short-lived comedy series from Granada as Harvey Hall, a struggling Northern standup comedian of some years’ standing.
Elisabeth Sladen (formerly Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who) played his wife, Josie, who was from elevated stock, with Victor Spinetti as his London-based booking agent, Maurice Watkins, who was forever promising Harvey that fame was just around the corner.
Maurice’s recalcitrant secretary, Doreen, was played by Toni Palmer.
Duggie Brown died on 16 August 2022, aged 82.
Harvey Hall
Duggie Brown Josie Hall
Elisabeth Sladen Doreen Underhill
Toni Palmer Maurie Watkins
Victor Spinetti Lesley van Armitage
Elizabeth Counsell Mabel Norrington
Joan Benham
Having made his name in The Comedians, Duggie Brown starred in this short-lived comedy series from Granada as Harvey Hall, a struggling Northern standup comedian of some years’ standing.
