The Nearly Man

Name: The Nearly Man
Released: 1974-08-04
Rating: 10
Cast: Tony Britton, Wilfred Pickles, Michael Elphick, Ann Firbank, David Wilkinson

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The Nearly Man was a UK TV series from the mid-1970s created by Arthur Hopcraft about a middle-class Labour MP. Originally screened on ITV on 4 August 1974, the series won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for the best single play on British television in 1974. The series was filmed in London by Granada Television, in black and white. Some episodes were directed by British director John Irvin. The main cast included Tony Britton as the lead character, Anne Firbank, John Leyton, and Ian McCulloch.

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StatusReturning Series

First AiredAugust 4, 1974

Last AiredDecember 16, 1975

Seasons1

Episodes8

TypeScripted

Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Production Companies

Last Episode

S1 E8 • 12/16/1975

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"My error has been my scepticism. I've not actually believed in politics as a way of life" An admission that recently led Chistopher Collinson into a battle in his constituency - a battle that he thought he had won. But has he? Meanwhile, on the eve of the party conference, there is an uneasy alliance between Collinson and his wife.