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It's Awfully Bad for Your Eyes, Darling

1971-04-15 · 30 min / episode · Not rated

Comedy

Four young women – boy-crazy Samantha; gluttonous Gillian, aka 'Pudding'; dumb blonde Clover; and self-proclaimed leader Virginia – share a London flat.

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Creators
Jilly Cooper
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Joanna LumleyJoanna LumleySamantha Ryder-Ross
Jane CarrJane CarrGillian Page-Wood / 'Pudding'
Elizabeth KnightElizabeth KnightClover Mason
Jeremy LloydJeremy LloydBobby Dutton

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