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Absolutely

1989-05-23 · 30 min / episode · ★ 5.5

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Absolutely is a popular UK television comedy sketch show shown on Channel 4 between 1989 and 1993. The cast and crew were mainly Scottish; the principal writers and performers were Moray Hunter, Jack Docherty, Peter Baikie, Gordon Kennedy, Morwenna Banks and John Sparkes. It was directed by Phil Chilvers, Alan Nixon, Alistair Clark, and Graham C Williams. The show's producers were Alan Nixon, and David Tyler

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Morwenna BanksMorwenna BanksVarious Characters
Gordon KennedyGordon KennedyVarious Characters
Peter BaikiePeter BaikieVarious Characters
John SparkesJohn SparkesVarious Characters
Moray HunterMoray HunterVarious Characters
Jack DochertyJack DochertyVarious Characters

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