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The Cobblers of Umbridge

The Cobblers of Umbridge

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The Cobblers of Umbridge

"An everyday story of county folk"

1973

0h 27m

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Comedy

Overview

A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based in the fictional village of Umbridge.

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Lilian Beverly

Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

Dan and Doris Cobbler

John Fortune

John Fortune

Phil Cobbler

Lance Percival

Lance Percival

Ralph Beverly

John Wells

Peggy Cobbler

William Rushton

William Rushton

Walter Tumbril

Derek Griffiths

Derek Griffiths

The People of Umbridge

Creative team

Directed by: Ned Sherrin
Ian Watson
Written by: John Wells
John Fortune

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