6.6 /10 1 Votes
5.1/10 TV Original language(s) English No. of episodes 7 First episode date 27 October 1977 Network ITV Genre Comedy | 7.9/10 IMDb Country of origin United Kingdom No. of series 1 Running time 30 minutes Final episode date 8 December 1977 Number of episodes 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring John Inman
Josephine Tewson
Peter Butterworth
Avril Angers Cast John Inman, Josephine Tewson, Peter Butterworth, Avril Angers Similar Two in Clover, Take a Letter - Mr Jones, For the Love of Ada, George and the Dragon, Slinger's Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Odd Man Out is a short-lived British sitcom starring John Inman that aired for seven episodes on ITV from 27 October to 8 December 1977. It was made by Thames Television and written by Vince Powell.
Contents
Synopsis
Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman), the owner of a Blackpool fish and chip shop, inherits his father's rock factory in Littlehampton. The series revolves around his adventures, which include learning to drive a car, going to Paris, and swimming the channel.
Neville Sutcliffe
Played by: John Inman
The camp, simpering, illegitimate son of Herbert Sutcliffe, who left Neville and his half-sister Dorothy half of his factory and house. He sells his Blackpool fish and chip shop to his friend Bobby so that he and Dorothy can pay the bank the £30,000 that their father owed.
Dorothy Sutcliffe
Played by: Josephine Tewson
The flustering, legitimate daughter of Herbert Sutcliffe and his wife. She doesn't take to Neville immediately, but later sees through the exterior and accepts him into the family.
Ma
Played by: Avril Angers
The sweet, simple-natured Ma has worked for Herbert for many years. She is distinguished by her white turban and hair curler. It is thought that she and Herbert had an affair.
Wilf
Played by: Peter Butterworth
The quiet, friendly man in charge at Littlehampton Rock Factory. He had worked there for almost twenty years when Herbert died, and is now the rock-puller. He lodges with Dorothy and Neville.
Marilyn
Played by: Vivienne Johnson
The sex-obsessed Marilyn spends her time at Littlehampton using her knees to bend candy bananas. She speaks with a distinct Western accent. She is very flirtations, especially towards Neville, who she calls 'Mr. Neville'. Johnson and Inman would later be reunited, when Johnson took the role of the Grace Brothers' nurse in Are You Being Served?.
Cleo
Played by: Glenna Forster-Jones
Cleo, the only black member of the staff, is not from Jamaica, Trinidad or Barbados, but from Cockfosters, much to Neville's surprise. She is against people who judge others by their color. Overall, she is a kind person with a large sense of humor.
Percy
Played by: Jan Harding
The simple, quiet member of Littlehampton Rock Works. He pours the rock out into the pit where it is made.
Auntie Cissie
Played by: Betty Alberge
Bobby's aunt, who helps him in the chip shop. She keeps wandering off and hanging up while on the telephone.
DVD release
The complete series of Odd Man Out was released by Network DVD in the UK (Region 2) on 4 February 2013.