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Caught Him, For a While! (Original title)
Date: 14 May 1971 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: John Sichel

Synopsis: Eddie wants to stand for the local council and the subject turns to equality. When Ripper apprehends a supposed jewel thief the officers question whether they should 'book' him.

Genre:
Sitcom

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 14 May 1971Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomRuntime: 25 mins 6 secs - Dialogue (original): English - ColourAspect ratio: 4:3 - Sound

Credits (6)
Production Company: ATV, Producer: Shaun O'Riordan, Associate Producer: John Sichel, Script: David Cumming, Script: Derek Collyer
Cast (9)
Bill Owen (Sergeant Sam Short), Richard Wattis (Eddie Edwards), Josephine Tewson (Sergeant Penny Pringle), George Moon (Chipper Collins), Royce Mills (Dinkie Dinkworth), Kevin Brennan (Chief. Supt. Ripper), Jane Fox (Mavis), Brian Grellis (Alfie), Harry Davis (Mr Simpson)
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(2)
Description: AS-11 UK DPP SD - MXF OP1aD10 - BFI identifier: N-660539
Status: Master


Description: MOVDuration: 00:23:01 minutesV210 - BFI identifier: N-660540
Status: Master



Video materials(1)
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexTX date: 1971-05-02BFI identifier: C-1404744
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape