''Bowler'' is a
British
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television
sitcom
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which originally aired on
ITV in a single series of 13 episodes between 29 July and 21 October 1973. A situation-comedy, it was a
spin-off from ''
The Fenn Street Gang'' featuring
George Baker as
East End criminal Stanley Bowler.
Released after serving a prison sentence, Stanley Bowler sets about trying to 'better' himself. The basic premise of the series revolves around Bowler's attempts to develop (and to project to others) a more-cultured personality, as he tries (but fails) to understand the
fine art
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s, and to move into higher social circles.
Main cast
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George Baker as Stanley Bowler
* Fred Beauman as Reg
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Renny Lister as Doreen Bowler
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Gretchen Franklin as Mum
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Christopher Benjamin as Supt. Chamberlain
*
Johnnie Wade as Nigel
References
External links
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1973 British television series debuts
1973 British television series endings
1970s British comedy television series
ITV sitcoms
London Weekend Television shows
British English-language television shows
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