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Potter

  • TV Series
  • 1979–19831979–1983
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
62
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POPULARITY
40,756
4,119
Arthur Lowe in Potter (1979)
Comedy
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IMDb RATING
7.1/10
62
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
40,756
4,119
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    • Stars
      • Noel Dyson
      • John Barron
      • John Warner
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    • Stars
      • Noel Dyson
      • John Barron
      • John Warner
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    • 3User reviews
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    Noel Dyson
    Noel Dyson
    • Aileen Potter
    20 episodes20 eps • 1979–1983
    John Barron
    John Barron
    • The Vicar
    19 episodes19 eps • 1979–1983
    John Warner
    • 'Tolly' Tolliver
    18 episodes18 eps • 1979–1983
    Brenda Cowling
    Brenda Cowling
    • Jane
    18 episodes18 eps • 1979–1983
    Honor Shepherd
    • Diana Tolliver
    15 episodes15 eps • 1979–1983
    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Redvers Potter
    13 episodes13 eps • 1979–1980
    Robin Bailey
    Robin Bailey
    • Redvers Potter
    7 episodes7 eps • 1983
    Lally Bowers
    Lally Bowers
    • Harriet
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Ken Wynne
    Ken Wynne
    • Willy
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    David Jackson
    • Fredakovitch
    3 episodes3 eps • 1980
    Jay Neill
    Jay Neill
    • British Rail Porter…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979–1983
    Harry H. Corbett
    Harry H. Corbett
    • Harry Tooms
    3 episodes3 eps • 1980
    Norman Mitchell
    Norman Mitchell
    • Barman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1983
    Gilly Flower
    • Lady Motorist…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980–1983
    John Pennington
    • Auctioneer…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979–1980
    Gordon Salkilld
    • Landlord
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979–1980
    Philip Ryan
    • Lorry Driver…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979–1983
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Commissionaire
    1 episode1 ep • 1979
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    • Trivia
      This is the first time Robin Bailey took over a character that had previously been played by Arthur Lowe. The next was Charters of Charters & Caldicott (1985) fame - Lowe had played the role in the The Lady Vanishes (1979).
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Redvers Potter: Potter mints the hotter mints.

    • Connections
      Featured in Arthur Lowe: A Life on the Box (1999)

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    7/10
    The best sitcom you've never heard of
    Only just discovered Potter and I'd say its one of the most underrated comedies of its time. Make no mistake it's not perfect and the premise is slightly weak and predictable but there is just something about Arthur Lowe that really endears you to the series.

    It's not ground breaking but it is entertaining and actually really quite witty in places. Redfers (Lowe) was delightfully archaic even back in 1982 but today he borders on prehistoric in his views of the world.

    It's delightfully period in places yet still feels quite fresh and there is no doubting the consummate skill of Lowe as an actor - worth a watch just go expecting fawlty towers.
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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1979 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      30 minutes

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