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  • The Sharp End (1991–1991)
  • TV Mini-series | 50 min | Comedy
The Sharp End (1991–1991)
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Comedy

This series sees Gwen Taylor's character widowed and wondering what to do with her husband's Debt Collection Agency. She decides to run the business herself, much to the chagrin of a rival, ruthless debt collector. Gwen employs a ...See moreThis series sees Gwen Taylor's character widowed and wondering what to do with her husband's Debt Collection Agency. She decides to run the business herself, much to the chagrin of a rival, ruthless debt collector. Gwen employs a muscle-man, Carmichael, an illiterate hermit who rides around on a push-bike with a tape recording from Gwen of what he is to do. Together they manage to keep the business running, despite attempts from the rival collector to shut them down. Written by Travis (travisw@austarnet.com.au) See less
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Updated Apr 12, 1991

Release date (First episode)
Apr 12, 1991 (United Kingdom)

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92 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Gwen Taylor
Celia Forrest Celia Forrest   See fewer
8
James Cosmo
Carmichael Carmichael   See fewer
8
Philip Martin Brown
Andy Barras Andy Barras   See fewer
8
Clare Kelly
Mrs. Forrest Mrs. Forrest   See fewer
8
Gaynor Faye
Crystal Crystal   See fewer
8
Rachel Egan
Wendy Forrest Wendy Forrest   See fewer
8
7
Tom McGill
Ernie Ernie   See fewer
5
4
Ronnie Stevens
Frank Barras Frank Barras   See fewer
3
Louise Harrison
Lisa Barras Lisa Barras   See fewer
3
2
John Saint Ryan
Maurice Maurice   See fewer
2
2
2
Rowena Cooper
Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Johnson   See fewer
1
Terence Rigby
Mal Westerby Mal Westerby   See fewer
1
Peter Armitage
Brindley Brindley   See fewer
1
Martin Matthews
Bank Manager Bank Manager   See fewer
1
Susan Brown
Mrs. Swales Mrs. Swales   See fewer
1
1
Bob Mason
Insurance Broker Insurance Broker   See fewer
1
John Hudson
Warboys Warboys   See fewer
1
Anne Carroll
Mrs. Westerby Mrs. Westerby   See fewer
1
Wilfred Grove
Mr. Wells Mr. Wells   See fewer
1
Maggie Lane
Mrs. Harper Mrs. Harper   See fewer
1
Ian Reddington
Cliff Swales Cliff Swales   See fewer
1
Charmian May
Mrs. Hemstock Mrs. Hemstock   See fewer
1
Eileen Davies
Carmichael's Landlady Carmichael's Landlady   See fewer
1
1
Olive Pendleton
Warboys' Mother Warboys' Mother   See fewer
1
Dev Sagoo
Mr. Khan Mr. Khan   See fewer
1
Olga Grahame
Dragon Lady Dragon Lady   See fewer
1
Andrew Wilde
Mr. Radcliff Mr. Radcliff   See fewer
1
1
Joe Belcher
Warboys' Father Warboys' Father   See fewer
1
David Allister
Mr. Dale Mr. Dale   See fewer
1
Philip Wilde
Landlady's Boyfriend Landlady's Boyfriend   See fewer
1
1
Howard Goorney
The Registrar The Registrar   See fewer
1
Fiz Marcus
Mrs. Radcliff Mrs. Radcliff   See fewer
1
1
Carol Holt
Andy's Girlfriend Andy's Girlfriend   See fewer
1
Roger Avon
Mr. Molesworth Mr. Molesworth   See fewer
1
Richard Cubison
Truck Driver Truck Driver   See fewer
1
Ingrid Wells
Jane Wilson Jane Wilson   See fewer
1
Jean Challis
Auntie Mu Auntie Mu   See fewer
1
Terence Soall
Mr. Ackroyd Mr. Ackroyd   See fewer
1
1
Andy Bradford
McCredy McCredy   See fewer
1
Geoffrey Wilkinson
Henderson Henderson   See fewer
1
Alan Haywood
Pub Landlord Pub Landlord   See fewer
1
David Riley
Car Showroom Manager Car Showroom Manager   See fewer
1
1
Jane Slavin
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
Rita May
Pub Lady Pub Lady   See fewer
1
Peter Benson
Henry Lomax Henry Lomax   See fewer
1
Pamela Buchner
Adult Literacy Organiser Adult Literacy Organiser   See fewer
1
Patrick Bridgman
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Pat Mackie
Nurse Nurse   See fewer
1
Ian Lindsay
Walker Walker   See fewer
1
1
Ruth Mitchell
Ms Rufford Ms Rufford   See fewer
1
Christopher Wilkinson
Lorna's Man Friend Lorna's Man Friend   See fewer
1
1
1
Leonard Preston
Andy's Lawyer Andy's Lawyer   See fewer
1
Robert Oates
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
1
Nuala Willis
Miss Moody Miss Moody   See fewer
1
Maureen Lunt
Games Mistress Games Mistress   See fewer
1
Lee Halliday
Dave's Girl Dave's Girl   See fewer
1
Maggie Pike
Warboys' Wife Warboys' Wife   See fewer
1
Christine Mackie
Stroppy Woman Stroppy Woman   See fewer
1
Sandra Maitland
Saleswoman Saleswoman   See fewer
1
Bernard Taylor
Car Salesman Car Salesman   See fewer
1
Muriel Lawford
Woman on Stairs Woman on Stairs   See fewer
1
Jon Huyton
Youth Youth   See fewer
1
Lisa Bloor
Call Girl Call Girl   See fewer
1
Nicholas Lumley
Workman Workman   See fewer
1
Tim Barker
1st Security Man 1st Security Man   See fewer
1
Gordon Peters
Male Debtor Male Debtor   See fewer
1
Richard Sockett
Bouncer Bouncer   See fewer
1
Bill Cashmore
Man in Pub Man in Pub   See fewer
1
John Griffin
Betting Shop Man Betting Shop Man   See fewer
1
Peter Gordon
Court Usher Court Usher   See fewer
1
Christopher Barr
2nd Security Man 2nd Security Man   See fewer
1
Dick Brannick
Plumber Plumber   See fewer
1
Sidonie Myers
Pub Waitress Pub Waitress   See fewer
1
Ann Musselwhite
Female Debtor Female Debtor   See fewer
1
Andy Wear
First Lout First Lout   See fewer
1
Steve Delaney
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
Julian Walsh
Second Lout Second Lout   See fewer
1
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