Potter (Starring Arthur Lowe) - Series 2 - Episode 7
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- Potter (Starring Arthur Lowe) - Series 2 - Episode 7.
Broadcast: April 9th, 1980.
For many a long year, Redvers Potter has been head of the family firm - Pottermints (the hotter mints!). A man used to being obeyed, he is authoritative and decisive. At 58, he has decided to sell the business. Mrs Potter, who has had the dubious honour of holding her position for some thirty years, has taken to vodka at the prospect of having her husband at home all day. She has long dreaded his retirement and is learning to cope with the extra time he now has to ignore her - or alternatively to advise her how to do things he should be doing himself.
Not unnaturally, with time now on his hands, he tends to interfere with other people's lives: "I'll help people. That's what I'll do. They are usually simple creatures; bloody idiots most of them," or rather, as his neighbours see it, "probe his nose into other people's business!" Potter's enthusiasm for 'helping others' though is equalled only by his ineptitude in so doing!
The brilliant Arthur Lowe (Dad’s Army) creates the perfect, pompous portrayal of Redvers Potter in this classic BBC comedy series from the prolific pen of Roy Clarke. Noel Dyson (Father, Dear Father) is his long-suffering wife, with comedy favourite John Barron (Yes Minister) as the vicar - his friend and drinking companion who shares a similar philosophy to Potter's. John Warner is "Tolly" Tolliver, Potter’s easily influenced and long suffering next-door neighbour.
SERIES 2 - EPISODE 7
Potter has decided to try a new role as a tourist guide for foreigners - but his approach is more likely to lead to a declaration of war.
Cast:
Arthur Lowe - Redvers Potter
Noel Dyson - Aileen Potter
John Barron - The Vicar
John Warner - 'Tolly' Tolliver
Honor Shepherd - Diana Tolliver
Brenda Cowling - Jane
Written by Roy Clarke - Komedie
Ha ha ha..the Pearl Harbour joke. Damn near killed me. Thanks for uploading both series. I've thoroughly enjoyed this lost (to me) series. The great Arthur Lowe, a comedy genius. This was the best episode of the two series. The chemistry between Arhtur Lowe and John Barron is brilliant
Arthur Lowe died on my 12th birthday - 15 April 1982. I remember seeing him interviewed on Pebble Mill at One the day before and both my mum and I thought he looked ill then.
He also liked to drink....
@@xr6lad he also suffered from Narcolepsy since 1974
Duck Plumber
Many thanks for uploading this great comedy series.
It's little details that bring finesse ... His and Hers pajamas with the buttons on the correct side
This episode of Potter is poignant, because it marks the final appearance of Arthur Lowe in the title role.
Yes indeed, sadly so.
And a class act he was , very funny and talented actor
Just wonderful
This is the last episode of anything ARTHUR LOWE was in before he died and it was written by Roy Clarke was this episode
He did a series by AJ Wenworth in 1982 after Potter
What was it called ?
@@paulgrayson3833 It was called "A. J. Wentworth, BA" and was broadcast on ITV three months after Lowe had died. Produced and directed by ex BBC Head of Comedy Michael Mills, it is a largely forgotten series. I have watched it and find it sadly rather dull and unfunny.
@@Voxac100bThe poor chap, my hero, was doubtless dying whilst starring in that
Captain Mallory!!! May he rest in peace
Mainwaring Madam Mainwaring!!lol pronounced mannering..RIP indeed!!
who ?
Never works changing a character mid series
They carried on the series after Arthur Lowe's passing with a singular brand new series, a new actor casting quite malapropos, I could close down the beeb.
Redbeth so funny.
Wasnt he brilliant folks
Traffic Jam is Banks Road Canford Cliffs
Are the opening credits outside a school in Bournemouth, with the red telephone box, with potter and his brief case and bowler
It’s filmed at sandbanks,outside the restaurant and shops… the good old days before it became what it’s become today!
This is harry potter
Left hand sharp down shades of the Navy |Lark there!!
Makes you wonder how they found Pearl Harbour
Arthur Lowe and John Barron, two great actors who can never be replaced
Could anyone tell me which was the Series/Episode which had Jane in a sou'wester doing bricklaying? I recall Potter & The Vicar sitting round a kitchen table drinking. Thanks
Stephen Howe best show ever
I wonder if Sullivan writer of Only Fools nicked the ider for Dell thinking he could peak French from this show.
ider ?
What Japanese song are they singing??
sir roy clarke long over due
Terrible subtitles
All these lovely people ,but something missing ,so boring ;one watches for a glime of old magic, noting.
I'm American and just turned 40 and my wife doesn't like my " old people shows," she says and she has no interest in them..I found this showed bored looking for something interesting to watch. After the first episode I thought what a funny show and I binged watched the whole thing and lost interest after they replaced Arthur lowe with bailey- he's no potter- funny but not Arthur lowe funny...I love British comedy so many good old shows...