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Normal Service(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-02-02
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Time: 1h 15m
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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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Movie: Normal Service
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Wilson
Max
Kenneth Cranham
Peter
Martin Cochrane
Murray
Frederick Warder
Ferdi
Alex McCrindle
Wilf
Katy Murphy
Ishbel
Tony Roper
Bruce
Dorothy Paul
Kathy
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Overview
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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1988-02-02
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