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The Nearly Man (1974)

TV Series ★ 10.0

The Nearly Man was a UK TV series from the mid-1970s created by Arthur Hopcraft about a middle-class Labour MP. Originally screened on ITV on 4 August 1974, the series won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for the best single play on British television in 1974. The series was filmed in London by Granada Television, in black and white. Some episodes were directed by British director John Irvin. The main cast included Tony Britton as the lead character, Anne Firbank, John Leyton, and Ian McCulloch.

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Released
August 4, 1974
IMDb
tt0164272
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Granada Television

Cast

Tony Britton Tony Britton Christopher Collinson - Chris Tomlinson Wilfred Pickles Wilfred Pickles Bernard King Michael Elphick Michael Elphick Ron Hibbert Ann Firbank Ann Firbank Alice Collinson David Wilkinson David Wilkinson David Collinson John Leyton John Leyton Brian Griffin Ian McCulloch Ian McCulloch Peter Richards Ian East Maurice Wrigley Gwen Taylor Gwen Taylor Dorothy Hibbert Kate Fahy Kate Fahy Millie Dutton Steven Grives Len Graham Rigby George Pamela Manson Beryl Gardiner Chris Canavan Billy Josie Lane Mrs. King Philip Moore Michael Hibbert Marc Harrison Andrew Collinson

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Nearly Man about?
The Nearly Man was a UK TV series from the mid-1970s created by Arthur Hopcraft about a middle-class Labour MP. Originally screened on ITV on 4 August 1974, the series won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for the best single play on British television in 1974. The series was filmed in London by Granada Television, in black and white. Some episodes were directed by British director John Irvin. The main cast included Tony Britton as the lead character, Anne Firbank, John Leyton, and Ian McCulloch.
Who stars in The Nearly Man?
The Nearly Man stars Tony Britton, Wilfred Pickles, Michael Elphick, Ann Firbank.
When was The Nearly Man released?
The Nearly Man is a 1974 series.
Where can I watch The Nearly Man?
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