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A Turn for the Worse (Original title)
Date: 28 April 1981 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Bill Hays

Synopsis: Play by John Bill. Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. He discovers a young unemployed man, Joey Dukes, an aspiring comedian{ and decides to groom his talented discovery for stardom.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 28 April 1981Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:30Slot duration: 65 minsNetwork - Colour

Credits (7)
Production Company: BBC TV, Producer: John Norton, Script: John Bill, Lighting: John Green, Designer: Gerry Scott, Sound: Ray Angel
Cast (13)
Bernard Hill (Simon Simpson), Max Hafler (Joey Dukes), Debbie Arnold (Marilyn), Christopher Ryan (Hound Dog), Vince Earl (Ronny), Ray Kingsley (Rosco de Ville), Marianne Di Marko (Rhoda), Bill Bradley (Donald Peers), Margaret Mason, Dennis Neale (member of The Trevor Preston Duo), Bill Dean, John Challis, Ian Sharp (voice)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: Television Today 7 May 1981  Page: 18
Title: [Stage - 7 May 1981: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review by Hazel Holt.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1981-04-28BFI identifier: C-915000
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 2-inch QuadruplexTX date: 1981-04-28BFI identifier: C-915009
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape