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L for Lester is a BBC sitcom first broadcast in 1982, starring Brian Murphy. The programme followed the misfortunes of a small town driving instructor. It was intended as a new vehicle for Murphy after his previous hit show - George and Mildred - was retired following the sudden death of Yootha Joyce in 1980.
Original Release
10/08/1982
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Murphy | Lester Small |
| Hilda Braid | Mrs. Davies |
| Amanda Barrie | Sally Small |
| John Forgeham | Alf Bayley |
| James Cossins | Chief Inspector Rodgers |
| Colin Spaull | Bert the Milkman |
| Dudley Long | P.C. Bright |
| Richard Vernon | Mr Davies |
| Linda Robson | Jenny |
| Tony Millan | Sid |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Friday, 08 October 1982 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Friday, 15 October 1982 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Friday, 22 October 1982 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Friday, 29 October 1982 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Friday, 05 November 1982 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Friday, 12 November 1982 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Murphy | Lester Small |
| Hilda Braid | Mrs. Davies |
| Amanda Barrie | Sally Small |
| John Forgeham | Alf Bayley |
| James Cossins | Chief Inspector Rodgers |
| Colin Spaull | Bert the Milkman |
| Dudley Long | P.C. Bright |
| Richard Vernon | Mr Davies |
| Linda Robson | Jenny |
| Tony Millan | Sid |
| Michael G. Jones | Fred Stone |
| Pip Short | P.C. Cartwright |
| Hamilton McLeod | P.C. Wilson |
| Patrick Holt | Mr. Daly |
| John Horsley | Charles Draper |
| Cyril Luckham | General |
| Joyce Windsor | Committee Member |
| John Blundell | Lad |
| Harry Littlewood | Committee Member |
| Ann-Marie Gwatkin | Bess |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Dennis Main-Wilson | Producer |
