Dawson's Weekly
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Play S1 E1Les Dawson puts his innate comic ability to excellent use as the hapless protagonist in this series of comedy plays made by ITV company Yorkshire Television. The series is written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Supporting actors include Roy Barraclough and a wealth of special guests.
Cast: Roy Barraclough, Les Dawson
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Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. Les MiserablesLes suffers a bad case of melancholia and takes to his bed. Not even a visit from a cheery health visitor can lift his mood; in fact, before long, it's the health visitor who needs therapy...CC30minJun 12, 1975
- 2. Where There's a WillUncle Enoch Dawson has died, and his surviving relatives have gathered for the reading of his will. Les is surprised to find that in order to gain his inheritance, he must marry - with seven days.CC30minJun 19, 1975
- 3. Stage-StruckLes becomes restless as a resting actor, and can't wait to set the stage alight with his prodigious talent once more...CC30minJun 26, 1975
- 4. Accident ProneTrashing his freshly repaired motorbike in a road traffic accident, Les becomes an unbearably impatient patient. Unfortunately, the doctor's not that calm and composed either.CC30minJul 3, 1975
- 5. All Pools DayLes becomes the victim of some swift vigilante justice when he's suspected of being a robber. All he wanted was a postal order to pay the pools, but fate conspire against him...CC30minJul 8, 1975
- 6. The Clerical ErrorLes causes mayhem when he does a bit of child-minding for the Reverand and Mrs. Ffoulkes. While they are enjoying dinner with the Bishop, he's raiding the drinks cabinet...CC30minJul 22, 1975
- 7. Strangers in the NightLes takes the overnight sleeper to bra bonny Scotland, causing disruption and mayhem in his wake. Dressed to the nines, he cruises the buffet car hunting for crumpet.CC30minJul 29, 1975
Dawson's Weekly
★ 7.0/1019751 season7 episodesEnded
Les Dawson puts his innate comic ability to excellent use as the hapless protagonist in this series of comedy plays made by ITV company Yorkshire Television. The series is written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Supporting actors include Roy Barraclough and a wealth of special guests.
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English
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