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Normal Service
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Normal Service

1988-02-02 · 75 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

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Directors
Garth Tucker
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BBC
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Richard WilsonRichard WilsonMax
Kenneth CranhamKenneth CranhamPeter
Martin CochraneMartin CochraneMurray
Frederick WarderFrederick WarderFerdi
Alex McCrindleAlex McCrindleWilf
Katy MurphyKaty MurphyIshbel
Tony RoperTony RoperBruce
Stuart DavidsMichael
Raymond BoydGavin
Dorothy PaulDorothy PaulKathy

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