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Faces of Jim

1961–1963 · 3 seasons

A gentle, old-fashioned half-hour comedy showcase where each episode offers a fresh light sketch of character and situation.

Created by
Frank Muir, Denis Norden
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Alfred Marks, Victor Silvester, Marianne Stone
Overview
An anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars.

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Created by
Frank Muir, Denis Norden
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Alfred Marks, Victor Silvester, Marianne Stone
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    None
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • anthology
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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    Genres
    comedy
    Created by
    Frank Muir, Denis Norden, Jimmy Edwards
    Written by
    Denis Norden, Frank Muir
    Starring
    Alfred Marks, Victor Silvester, Marianne Stone, Paul Eddington, Prunella Scales, Dick Emery, Yvonne Gilan, Jane Munro
    Length
    3 seasons, 19 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    BBC One
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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