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  • Bowler (1973–1973)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
Bowler (1973–1973)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

Bowler was a Fenn Street Gang spin-off which, although written after both Please Sir! and The Fenn Street Gang, chronicled the earlier adventures of former pupil Craven's shady boss, Stanley Bowler - the Del Boy of his generation. George ...See moreBowler was a Fenn Street Gang spin-off which, although written after both Please Sir! and The Fenn Street Gang, chronicled the earlier adventures of former pupil Craven's shady boss, Stanley Bowler - the Del Boy of his generation. George Baker (The Ruth Rendell Mysteries) stars as the East End villain with social aspirations, while the series was once again penned by veteran sitcom writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey. Soap legends Wendy Richard and Johnny Briggs are among the guest stars appearing in this wryly humorous look at one man's attempts to breach the barriers of the English class system. Stanley Bowler has a finger in every profitable pie, and his money can buy everything but the thing he wants most: class. His unstoppable ambition to move in higher social circles sees him embarking on a series of ill-fated schemes - including opening his very own gentlemen's club, conspicuously embracing high culture, and even trying to set himself up as a laird. Sadly, while Bowler stumbles from one faux pas to another, the doors of Society remain very firmly closed. See less
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Updated Jul 29, 1973

Release date (First episode)
Jul 29, 1973 (United Kingdom)

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80 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
George Baker
Stanley Bowler Stanley Bowler   See fewer
13
13
Renny Lister
Doreen Bowler Doreen Bowler   See fewer
8
Gretchen Franklin
Mrs. Bowler Mrs. Bowler   See fewer
6
Christopher Benjamin
Supt. Chamberlain / Superintendent Chamberlain Supt. Chamberlain / Superintendent Chamberlain   See fewer
3
2
Peter Greene
Man / Mr. Porter Man / Mr. Porter   See fewer
2
Alfie Curtis
Alfie / Rocky Alfie / Rocky   See fewer
2
1
Robert Hartley
Head Waiter Head Waiter   See fewer
1
Zulema Dene
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
Michael Sheard
Dr. Mumbry Dr. Mumbry   See fewer
1
Julian Holloway
Hartley Hartley   See fewer
1
John Sharp
Bishop Bishop   See fewer
1
Reginald Marsh
Chippie Carpenter Chippie Carpenter   See fewer
1
1
Jeffrey Segal
Mr. Berger Mr. Berger   See fewer
1
Lynn Dalby
Natasha Natasha   See fewer
1
1
Reginald Barratt
Mr. Benskin Mr. Benskin   See fewer
1
1
Brian Hall
Terry Terry   See fewer
1
1
Keith Drinkel
Edward Edward   See fewer
1
Anthony Boden
Albert Albert   See fewer
1
1
Effie Morrison
Miss McLaren Miss McLaren   See fewer
1
Michael Earl
Steward Steward   See fewer
1
Freddie Jones
Festival Hall Manager Festival Hall Manager   See fewer
1
Percy Herbert
Masher Masher   See fewer
1
1
Sally Stephens
Stephanie Stephanie   See fewer
1
Jack Woolgar
Uncle Bill Uncle Bill   See fewer
1
Michael Brennan
Pickaxe Pickaxe   See fewer
1
Hal Dyer
Caroline Caroline   See fewer
1
1
Arnold Peters
Stable Owner Stable Owner   See fewer
1
Alastair Hunter
Landlord Landlord   See fewer
1
1
Aubrey Morris
Professor Franklin Professor Franklin   See fewer
1
1
Michael Bilton
Lieutenant General Lieutenant General   See fewer
1
Anthony Sharp
President President   See fewer
1
1
John Barrard
Maestro Maestro   See fewer
1
Eric Mason
Artie Artie   See fewer
1
Freddie Earlle
Freddie Freddie   See fewer
1
Ted Burnett
Brasso Brasso   See fewer
1
Richard Borthwick
Police Inspector Police Inspector   See fewer
1
Valerie Leon
Miss Ibbotson Miss Ibbotson   See fewer
1
Preston Lockwood
Undertaker Undertaker   See fewer
1
John Stuart
Committee Member Committee Member   See fewer
1
1
Jay Neill
Scoutmaster Scoutmaster   See fewer
1
1
Howard Goorney
Mr. Amiss Mr. Amiss   See fewer
1
Jo Kendall
Miss Hoffman Miss Hoffman   See fewer
1
1
1
Vic Wise
Isaac Isaac   See fewer
1
Brian Maxine
Driller Driller   See fewer
1
Tim Brinton
Newscaster Newscaster   See fewer
1
Derek Deadman
Herbie Herbie   See fewer
1
1
1
Arnold Diamond
Senior Officer Senior Officer   See fewer
1
1
Iris Fry
Woman Woman   See fewer
1
1
1
Jim McManus
Milkman Milkman   See fewer
1
1
Maurice Bush
Willie Willie   See fewer
1
Willoughby Gray
Commander Commander   See fewer
1
1
Julian Fox
Marcus Marcus   See fewer
1
1
1
Reg Lye
Tramp Tramp   See fewer
1
Desmond Jones
Milkman (uncredited) Milkman (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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