The Riff Raff Element
Limited Series 1994 · 12 eps · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Comedy
Ended
The Riff Raff Element is a 1990's British comedy-drama series written by Debbie Horsfield and directed by Jeremy Ancock, who also directed Dressing for Breakfast and episodes of The Bill and Bergerac. It was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series in 1994.
Created by Debbie Horsfield
Network: BBC One
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Ronald Pickup Roger Tundish -
Greg Wise Alister Tundish -
Celia Imrie Joanna Tundish -
Jayne Ashbourne Carmen Belcher -
Susan Brown Maggie Belcher -
Trevor Peacock Acky Belcher -
Mossie Smith Petula Belcher -
Richard Hope Mortimer Tundish -
Nicholas Farrell Boyd Tundish -
Pippa Guard Phoenix -
Cal MacAninch Declan Belcher -
Brenda Bruce Granny Grogan
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