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Brimstone & Treacle

Tuesday, 6th April 1976
BBC1

A young man ingatiates himself into a family caring for their injured daughter.

The blackest of black comedies by Dennis Potter. Pulled from its original airdate (Tuesday, 6th April 1976) by an appalled BBC and not shown for another 11 years (and after its 1982 film adaptation).

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	Denholm Elliott Mr. Tom Bates
	Michael Kitchen Martin Taylor
	Patricia Lawrence Mrs. Amy Bates
	Michelle Newell Pattie Bates
	Paul Williamson Businessman
	Esmond Webb Man with dog
	Pat Quayle Woman in street
	James Greene Man in street

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