The Riff Raff Element

The Riff Raff Element

1994 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Comedy

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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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