Screen One Survival of the Fittest (Season 2, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 78 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Survival of the Fittest (Season 2, Episode 8)

TV Episode | 78 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Molly Cowper is a wilful 80-year-old widow who firmly believes the world is there for her convenience. Her mild-mannered son Geoffrey does his best to help her keep her independence, but Molly keeps trampling on people.

Director

Martyn Friend (directed by)

Writer

Julian Mitchell (written by)

Producer

Carol Parks

Composer

Ilona Sekacz (music)

Cinematographer

Steve Saunderson (photography)

Editor

Greg Miller

Production Designer

Rob Hinds

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 21, 1990

Release date

Oct 21, 1990 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

16 wins & 13 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Jean Anderson Molly Cowper Molly Cowper See fewer	Solomon and Sheba (1959)
Timothy West Geoffrey Cowper Geoffrey Cowper See fewer	The Day of the Jackal (1973)
Nerys Hughes Betty Trinder Betty Trinder See fewer	The Liver Birds (1969)
Elizabeth Spriggs Eileen Blackett Eileen Blackett See fewer	Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Timothy Davies Chris Trinder Chris Trinder See fewer	Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
Joanna Brookes June Trinder June Trinder See fewer	In the Loop (2009)
Ben Porter Young Chris Young Chris See fewer	Rupert, Rupert & Rupert (2019)
Andrew Groves Richard Richard See fewer	Surgical Spirit (1989)
Steven Sherwood Mr. Towse Mr. Towse See fewer	Screen One (1985)
Doc O'Brien Taxi Driver Taxi Driver See fewer	Robin Hood (1984)