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The Tennis Racket

  • Episode aired Nov 29, 1985
  • 50m
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Mela White in Bergerac (1981)
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When temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien comes to play in Charlie's charity match, accompanied by manager McKennon and brother Frankie, Frankie asks Jim to give Rory police protection, sh... Read allWhen temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien comes to play in Charlie's charity match, accompanied by manager McKennon and brother Frankie, Frankie asks Jim to give Rory police protection, shortly after which Rory is the victim of a hit-and-run. On the face of it somebody seems de... Read allWhen temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien comes to play in Charlie's charity match, accompanied by manager McKennon and brother Frankie, Frankie asks Jim to give Rory police protection, shortly after which Rory is the victim of a hit-and-run. On the face of it somebody seems determined to stop him from taking part in the match but why are two shadowy men interested ... Read all

  • Director
    • Les Chatfield
  • Writer
    • Terry James
  • Stars
    • John Nettles
    • Terence Alexander
    • Constance Chapman
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    • Director
      • Les Chatfield
    • Writer
      • Terry James
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      • John Nettles
      • Terence Alexander
      • Constance Chapman
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    John Nettles
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    • Jim Bergerac
    Terence Alexander
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    • Hungerford
    Constance Chapman
    Constance Chapman
    • Kate Fordham
    Reece Dinsdale
    Reece Dinsdale
    • Rory O'Brien
    Jonathan Moore
    • Frank O'Brien
    Louise Jameson
    Louise Jameson
    • Susan Young
    Deborah Grant
    Deborah Grant
    • Deborah
    Andrew Burt
    Andrew Burt
    • John McKennan
    Sean Arnold
    Sean Arnold
    • Crozier
    Mela White
    • Diamante Lil
    Michael Lees
    Michael Lees
    • Gerald Green
    Jonathan Stratt
    Jonathan Stratt
    • Monty
    Ian Sharp
    • Haskins
    Robert Farrant
    • Baldwin
    James Mansfield
    • Reporter
    Jolyon Baker
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    Nancy Mansfield
    • Peggy Masters
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    The Tennis Racket

    Temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien (Reece Dinsdale) comes to Jersey for a charity tennis match. When various incidents occur to Rory, including being harassed by an old lady and being run off the road, Bergerac investigates.

    This was a totally forgettable episode. Constance Chapman was good as the old lady, and it was nice seeing Deborah Grant getting more to do than usual. 2.5/5

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      Rory O'Brien: Did you like older women when you were my age?

      Jim Bergerac: I can't remember.

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      • November 29, 1985 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
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      • Seven Network
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