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Miniseries

(1980)

Overview

Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.

Cast

Bob Hoskins as Arnie Cole
Bob Hoskins

as Arnie Cole

Frances de la Tour as Maud Cole
Frances de la Tour

as Maud Cole

Fraser Cains as Llewellyn
Fraser Cains

as Llewellyn

Philip Madoc as Jack Brewer
Philip Madoc

as Jack Brewer

Sheila Reid as Lily Brewer
Sheila Reid

as Lily Brewer

Dickie Arnold as Corky Brown
Dickie Arnold

as Corky Brown

Valerie Holliman as Cora Brown
Valerie Holliman

as Cora Brown

Granville Saxton as Max Legendre
Granville Saxton

as Max Legendre

Jim Hooper as Percy Bowden
Jim Hooper

as Percy Bowden

Joanna Foster as Clara Brewer
Joanna Foster

as Clara Brewer

Teresa Codling as Dotty Brewer
Teresa Codling

as Dotty Brewer

Tom Cotcher as Hector
Tom Cotcher

as Hector

Sheri Shepstone as Violet
Sheri Shepstone

as Violet

Episodes

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September 17, 1980

In 1910, Arnie Cole struggles to make ends meet whilst operating a travelling fleapit cinema business. Realising there …

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September 24, 1980

Arnie and Maud arrange to wed at the local registry office. However, the big day comes off to an awkward start when Arn…

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October 1, 1980

Work begins on Arnie's first picture, but Corky's alcoholism becomes increasingly problematic and Max clashes frequentl…

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October 8, 1980

Months later, Maud has given birth to her child. Max is tiring of producing comedy shorts and encourages Arnie to commi…

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October 15, 1980

Maud and Llwelywn are displeased with Letty's presence at the studio, while Arnie promises her a part in his new pictu…

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October 22, 1980

After the disastrous party, Arnie vents on his actors individually. Struggling to raise capital on his vastly over-budg…