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Charters and Caldicott

TV·1985–1985·1 season, 6 episodes·BBC One·Drama, Comedy·50m

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Charters and Caldicott is a 1985 BBC mystery series featuring the characters Charters and Caldicott from the film The Lady Vanishes. It featured six 50 minute episodes broadcast on BBC1 at 9.25pm on Thursdays from 10 January to 14 February 1985.

Cast

Robin BaileyRobin BaileyChartersMichael AldridgeMichael AldridgeCaldicottCaroline BlakistonCaroline BlakistonMargaret MottramGerard MurphyGerard MurphyInsp. SnowTessa Peake-JonesTessa Peake-JonesJenny

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1985Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Petunia DayJanuary 10, 1985—
  2. S01E02Mix Well and ServeJanuary 17, 1985—
  3. S01E03Will the Real Jenny Beevers?January 24, 1985—
  4. S01E04Not CricketJanuary 31, 1985—
  5. S01E05Northern LightsFebruary 7, 1985—
  6. S01E06Play Up, Play UpFebruary 14, 1985—

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