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Screenplay

1979 · 1 season · 9 eps · ★ 6.3 · Drama

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This was a series of summer plays, one of which ("Waxwork") led to the popular series Cribb (1980).

Directed by Gordon Flemyng · Written by Victoria Wood

Network: ITV1

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