Flickers
“The British silent movie era in a quirky MASTERPIECE THEATRE drama”
Series Overview
Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Wed, Sep 17, 1980
Roy ClarkeLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
After the disastrous party, Arnie vents on his actors individually. Struggling to raise capital on his vastly over-budgeted costume film, he decides to drown his sorrows, yet Maud is isn't ready to give in and later surprises Arnie when she informs him that Mr Crane has decided to give them the loan after admitting he found the party enjoyable. Meanwhile, Letty is heartbroken when she disovers what Arnie really had in mind. Just as things start to pick at the studio, a disaster occurs that looks set to turn all their dreams into ashes.
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Cast & Creators
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Bob Hoskins
Arnie Cole
Frances de la Tour
Maud Cole
Fraser Cains
Llewellyn
Philip Madoc
Jack Brewer
Sheila Reid
Lily Brewer
Dickie Arnold
Corky Brown
Valerie Holliman
Cora Brown
Granville Saxton
Max Legendre
Jim Hooper
Percy Bowden
Joanna Foster
Clara Brewer
Teresa Codling
Dotty Brewer
Tom Cotcher
Hector
Sheri Shepstone
Violet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Coke
Roy Clarke
Ron Grainer
David Reid, Joan Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Coke
Director
Roy Clarke
Writer
Joan Brown
Producer
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Flickers about?
Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.
How many seasons does Flickers have?
Flickers comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Flickers?
Key cast members in Flickers include Bob Hoskins, Frances de la Tour, Fraser Cains, Philip Madoc, Sheila Reid.
Who created or directed Flickers?
Flickers was developed and directed by Cyril Coke.