What is the duration of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?

The duration of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite is 30 mins.

What is the original language of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?

The original language of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite is English.

Who directed The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was directed by Jim Franklin.

Which studio made The Testing of Eric Olthwaite?

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite was produced by BBC.

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite 1977

Q: Does The Testing of Eric Olthwaite have end credit scenes?

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite does not have end credit scenes.

Comedy

Runtime

30 mins

Language

English

Eric Olthwaite is so dull that his family abandons the house to escape his monotony. By chance he gets caught up in a bank robbery and finds the robber shares his odd loves of shovels, black pudding and rain. They team up for daring raids on rainfall records, propelling Eric to fame, restoring his reputation and making him mayor of Denley Moor.

BBC

Studio

Jim Franklin

Director

Does The Testing of Eric Olthwaite have end credit scenes?

No!

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Michael Palin

Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager

Kenneth Colley

Robber

Liz Smith

Mrs. Bag

Petra Markham

Enid Bag

John Barrett

Mr. Olthwaite

Peter Graham

Boy

Anita Carey

Irene Olthwaite

Barbara New

Mrs. Olthwaite

Reg Lye

Mr. Bag

Roger Avon

Chauffeur

Norman Mitchell

1st Pressman

Clifford Kershaw

Mayor

Anthony Smee

2nd Pressman

Marcelle Samett

Boy's Mother

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