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  • Prospects (1986–1986)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Prospects (1986–1986)
TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Two East London geezers, Jimmy and Billy, navigate unemployment, social issues, and comedic mishaps while trying to make ends meet in London's Isle of Dogs.
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Writers
Alan Janes (series devised by) (written by) | Michael Russell (series devised by)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
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Status
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Updated Feb 19, 1986

Release date (First episode)
Feb 19, 1986 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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138 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Gary Olsen
Pincy Pincy   See fewer
12
12
Peter Lovstrom
Mickey Smith Mickey Smith   See fewer
8
7
5
Ben Howard
Halforth Halforth   See fewer
5
Treva Etienne
Horace Winstanley Horace Winstanley   See fewer
5
Eddie Tagoe
Stretch Stretch   See fewer
4
3
3
John Benfield
Kev Nolan Kev Nolan   See fewer
2
2
2
Ruddy L. Davis
Postman Postman   See fewer
2
Nigel Davenport
The Governor The Governor   See fewer
2
Jim Barclay
Detective Constable Detective Constable   See fewer
2
Laurence Harrington
Mr. Greaves Mr. Greaves   See fewer
2
Christopher Driscoll
Mr. Tonbridge Mr. Tonbridge   See fewer
2
Jim Norton
Cecil Cecil   See fewer
1
Ken Campbell
George George   See fewer
1
Hazel O'Connor
Bev Reid Bev Reid   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Colin Jeavons
Grimstone Grimstone   See fewer
1
1
Jeremy Nicholas
Jocelyn Gummer Jocelyn Gummer   See fewer
1
1
Johnny Dennis
Albert Albert   See fewer
1
Bernard Hepton
Hymie Peters Hymie Peters   See fewer
1
Peter Bayliss
Freddie Frobisher Freddie Frobisher   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Stuart Barren
Sturridge Sturridge   See fewer
1
John Hallam
Tubby Rawlinson Tubby Rawlinson   See fewer
1
1
Andy Bradford
Lorry Driver Lorry Driver   See fewer
1
1
1
Pat Keen
Olive Olive   See fewer
1
Ken Jones
Mr. Lambert Mr. Lambert   See fewer
1
1
Bernadette Milnes
Mrs Hollis Mrs Hollis   See fewer
1
Owen Whittaker
PC in Chip Shop PC in Chip Shop   See fewer
1
1
1
Robert Lee
Chinese Man Chinese Man   See fewer
1
1
Graham Weston
Mr. Saunders Mr. Saunders   See fewer
1
Badi Uzzaman
Mr. Patel Mr. Patel   See fewer
1
1
Paul Mari
Slimey Keith Slimey Keith   See fewer
1
1
Tony Hippolyte
Raymond Spence Raymond Spence   See fewer
1
1
Anthony Donnelly
PC Derek PC Derek   See fewer
1
Malcolm Tierney
Ralph Finchley Ralph Finchley   See fewer
1
Billy Hartman
Mr. Innes Mr. Innes   See fewer
1
1
1
Dawn Perllman
Ursula Ursula   See fewer
1
Stewart Harwood
Commissionaire Commissionaire   See fewer
1
Paddy Joyce
Peterman Peterman   See fewer
1
Eve Bland
Maude Maude   See fewer
1
Yvonne D'Alpra
Bingo Hall Cashier Bingo Hall Cashier   See fewer
1
1
Chas Bryer
Small Small   See fewer
1
Sophie Brew
Belinda Belinda   See fewer
1
1
1
Ian Redford
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
1
Dave Atkins
Bingo Hall Bouncer Bingo Hall Bouncer   See fewer
1
1
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Petrol Attendant Petrol Attendant   See fewer
1
Martin Friend
Morry Finkle Morry Finkle   See fewer
1
John Joyce
Shotter Shotter   See fewer
1
David Squire
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
James Sport
Mr. Wheeler Mr. Wheeler   See fewer
1
1
Larry Dann
Henry Henry   See fewer
1
1
Clare Byam-Shaw
Miss Simpson Miss Simpson   See fewer
1
Ralph Watson
Man in Office Man in Office   See fewer
1
James Donnelly
Man in Docks Man in Docks   See fewer
1
Chris Sanders
Butcher Butcher   See fewer
1
Billy Clarke
Dermot Dermot   See fewer
1
Michael Egan
Barman Barman   See fewer
1
Beverley Martin
Bingo Hall Usherette Bingo Hall Usherette   See fewer
1
Leon Silver
Morry's Clerk Morry's Clerk   See fewer
1
Hugh Walters
Mr. Crabtree Mr. Crabtree   See fewer
1
Allan Mitchell
Bank Manager Bank Manager   See fewer
1
Robert Bridges
Dirty Old Man Dirty Old Man   See fewer
1
Ricky Diamond
Murray Murray   See fewer
1
Paul Arlington
Lorry Driver Lorry Driver   See fewer
1
Terry Francis
Man in Chip Shop Man in Chip Shop   See fewer
1
Lilian Hammond
Young Mum Young Mum   See fewer
1
Vic Rose
Man at the Market Man at the Market   See fewer
1
Kenneth Lodge
Officer in Medical Block Officer in Medical Block   See fewer
1
1
1
John Segal
Peter Peter   See fewer
1
Nick Maloney
Dr. Bloomfield Dr. Bloomfield   See fewer
1
Ron Gregory
Panda Car PC Panda Car PC   See fewer
1
1
Juliet Douglas
Assistant in Bank Assistant in Bank   See fewer
1
Frank Lee
The Butcher The Butcher   See fewer
1
Iain Anders
Man at the House Man at the House   See fewer
1
Catherine Harding
Old Lady Old Lady   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
Su Douglas
Gummer's Secretary Gummer's Secretary   See fewer
1
1
1
Steven O'Donnell
Bernard Bernard   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Ray Barron
Postman Postman   See fewer
1
Nicholas Young
Man on the Medina Man on the Medina   See fewer
1
1
The Fairer Sax
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Don McCall
Man outside Post Office Man outside Post Office   See fewer
1
Helen Keating
Barmaid Barmaid   See fewer
1
Robin Hayter
Martin Martin   See fewer
1
1
Steve Sweeney
Andrew Andrew   See fewer
1
Helen Bush
Georgina Georgina   See fewer
1
Pamela Yang
Chinese Girl Chinese Girl   See fewer
1
Jennifer Guy
Sophie Sophie   See fewer
1
1
Victoria Jeffrey
Veronica Veronica   See fewer
1
1
Jon McKenna
The Boxer The Boxer   See fewer
1
Harry Fielder
Runner in Chinese Cafe (uncredited) Runner in Chinese Cafe (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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