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Duty Free (1984)

First aired February 13, 198430m/ep3 seasons · 22 epsEnded
7.3

9 votes

Comedy

Overview

Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 1984 to 1986. It was made by Yorkshire Television.

Top Billed Cast

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Amy Pearce

Keith Barron

Keith Barron

David Pearce

Joanna Van Gyseghem

Joanna Van Gyseghem

Linda Cochrane

Neil Stacy

Neil Stacy

Robert Cochrane

Carlos Douglas

Carlos Douglas

Carlos the Waiter

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

December 25, 1986

Networks

ITV1

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User Reviews

Ian Phillips

Ian Phillips

Time seems to have eclipsed exactly how popular this BAFTA-nominated British sitcom once was in its heyday. In its time it regularly topped the UK TV ratings, even elbowing Coronation Street and EastEnders from the top spot on occasions. This was definitely one of ITV's better sitcoms of the day and was often hailed as "ITV's answer to Fawlty Towers". This is something of an overstatement as it's not a patch on Fawlty Towers, but it certainly has SOMETHING going for it. Strictly lightweight fare, this is, perhaps, perfect viewing for a rainy Sunday afternoon (if you like this sort of thing tha…

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