Odd Man Out (UK TV series)

Odd Man Out
Genre	Comedy
Starring	John Inman Josephine Tewson Peter Butterworth Avril Angers
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	7
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Release
Original network	ITV
Original release	27 October – 8 December 1977

Odd Man Out is a short-lived British sitcom starring John Inman that aired for seven episodes on ITV from 27 October to 8 December 1977. It was made by Thames Television and written by Vince Powell.

Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman), the owner of a Blackpool fish and chip shop, inherits his father's rock factory in Littlehampton. The series revolves around his adventures, which include learning to drive a car, going to Paris, and swimming the channel.

Played by: John Inman

The camp, simpering, illegitimate son of Herbert Sutcliffe, who left Neville and his half-sister Dorothy half of his factory and house. He sells his Blackpool fish and chip shop to his friend Bobby so that he and Dorothy can pay the bank the £30,000 that their father owed.

Played by: Josephine Tewson

The flustering, legitimate daughter of Herbert Sutcliffe and his wife. She doesn't take to Neville immediately, but later sees through the exterior and accepts him into the family.

Played by: Avril Angers

The sweet, simple-natured Ma has worked for Herbert for many years. She is distinguished by her white turban and hair curler. It is thought that she and Herbert had an affair.

Played by: Peter Butterworth

The quiet, friendly man in charge at Littlehampton Rock Factory. He had worked there for almost twenty years when Herbert died, and is now the rock-puller. He lodges with Dorothy and Neville.

Played by: Vivienne Johnson

The sex-obsessed Marilyn spends her time at Littlehampton using her knees to bend candy bananas. She speaks with a distinct Western accent. She is very flirtations, especially towards Neville, who she calls 'Mr. Neville'. Johnson and Inman would later be reunited, when Johnson took the role of the Grace Brothers' nurse in Are You Being Served?.

Played by: Glenna Forster-Jones

Cleo, the only black member of the staff, is not from Jamaica, Trinidad or Barbados, but from Cockfosters, much to Neville's surprise. She is against people who judge others by their color. Overall, she is a kind person with a large sense of humor.

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