On 5 June 1972, the first episode of the British comedy television series "Alcock and Gander" was broadcast on the ITV network. The series was directed and produced by Alan Tarrant and written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke. The starring roles were played by Beryl Reid, Richard O'Sullivan and John Cater. The opening theme, "Rollin' Easy", was composed by Peter Milray. The series ran for one season, comprising six episodes.
Norman Chappell as Mr. Entwhistle in "The Safe Breaker"
Edwin Richfield as Sweeney, John Cater as Ernest and Beryl Reid as Mrs Marigold Alcock in "Husband in a Hurry"
Julie Martin as Collette, Richard O'Sullivan as Richard Gander and Beryl Reid as Mrs Marigold Alcock in "Soho Is Too Small"
John Cater as Ernest in "Pontoon"
Beryl Reid as Mrs Marigold Alcock, Patrick Newell as Luigi and Richard O'Sullivan as Richard Gander in "Pontoon"
Synopsis When Marigold Alcock (Beryl Reid) is widowed following the death of her shady husband, she inherits his decidedly dubious business empire, the Alcock Group of Companies. The business operates from a cramped, shabby two-room office, complete with an executive lavatory, in London's Soho district, directly above a strip club. The company comprises a motley collection of questionable enterprises, including Alcock's Marriage Bureau, Flybynight Tours and Alcock's Detective Agency. It also sells an assortment of obscure products, such as "Tom O'Thimble" lucky gnomes and "Alcock Swiss Elixir".…
Beryl Reid as Mrs Marigold Alcock in "The Strip Club"
Patrick Newell as Luigi in "The Strip Club"
Richard O'Sullivan as Richard Gander in "The Strip Club"
Brenda Kempner as Gladys in "Artistic Books, Soho, Ltd"
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