The Nearly Man
Series Overview
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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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 8 Episodes
1974 – Present
Premiered: Sun, Aug 4, 1974
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “S1.E7 ∙ Options”
"My error has been my scepticism. I've not actually believed in politics as a way of life" An admission that recently led Chistopher Collinson into a battle in his constituency - a battle that he thought he had won. But has he? Meanwhile, on the eve of the party conference, there is an uneasy alliance between Collinson and his wife.
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Cast & Creators
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Tony Britton
Christopher Collinson - Chris Tomlinson
Wilfred Pickles
Bernard King
Michael Elphick
Ron Hibbert
Ann Firbank
Alice Collinson
David Wilkinson
David Collinson
John Leyton
Brian Griffin
Ian McCulloch
Peter Richards
Ian East
Maurice Wrigley
Gwen Taylor
Dorothy Hibbert
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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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.
How many seasons does The Nearly Man have?
The Nearly Man comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Nearly Man?
Key cast members in The Nearly Man include Tony Britton, Wilfred Pickles, Michael Elphick, Ann Firbank, David Wilkinson.
Who created or directed The Nearly Man?
The Nearly Man was developed and directed by Not specified.