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The Nearly Man

1974–, English.

The Nearly Man was a UK TV series from the mid-1970s created by Arthur Hopcraft about a middle-class Labour MP. Originally screened on ITV on 4 August 1974, the series won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for the best single play on British television in 1974. The series was filmed in London by Granada Television, in black and white. Some episodes were directed by British director John Irvin. The main cast included Tony Britton as the lead character, Anne Firbank, John Leyton, and Ian McCulloch.

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1
Episodes
8
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Status
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Aired 16 December 1975

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First aired
4 August 1974
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Scripted

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