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Seven of One

1973 · 1 season

A gentle, episodic showcase of comic character sketches, each a self-contained half-hour pilot, best enjoyed as light, nostalgic viewing.

Created by
Ronnie Barker
Genres
Comedy
Starring
David Jason, Sheila Brennan, Yootha Joyce
Overview
Seven of One is a 1973 BBC2 comedy anthology starring Ronnie Barker. 7 of 1 is a series of seven separate comedies that would serve as possible pilots for sitcoms, three of which were picked up for a full series run. Originally called Six of One, which Barker planned to follow up with another series called Half Dozen of the Other.

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Created by
Ronnie Barker
Genres
Comedy
Starring
David Jason, Sheila Brennan, Yootha Joyce
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    • anthology
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    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Horror0
    Humour7
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension2
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    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    comedy
    Created by
    Ronnie Barker
    Written by
    Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, Ronnie Barker, Gerald Frow
    Starring
    David Jason, Sheila Brennan, Yootha Joyce, David Valla, Elissa Derwent, Keith Chegwin, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay
    Music
    Max Harris
    Length
    1 seasons, 7 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    BBC One
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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