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The Big Time (1976 – 1980)

The Big Time

^{(1976 – 1980)}

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50m

October 28th, 1976

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Synopsis

A programme which enabled ordinary amateurs to achieve lifelong professional ambitions for a day.

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Cast

Esther Rantzen
Self - Presenter
John Pitman
Self - Reporter
Paul Heiney
Self - Reporter
Norma Shepherd
Self - Reporter
Tony Peers
Self - Contestant
Gwen Troake
Self - Contestant
Bryan Cresswell
Self - Contestant
Jimmy James
Self - Contestant
Joan Barrow
Self - Contestant
Jane Manders
Self - Contestant
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Directors

Ian Sharp
(7 episodes, 1976-1977)
Patricia Houlihan
(3 episodes, 1977-1980)
Henry Murray
(2 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Producers

Esther Rantzen
producer
(15 episodes, 1976-1980)
Patricia Houlihan
assistant producer
(4 episodes, 1976)
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Keywords

ambition

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

October 28th, 1976 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

The Big Time (original title)
ザ・ビッグ・タイム (Japan) (Japanese title)
The Big Time (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Running Times

50 min

Production Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (Albania)

Distribution Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (BBC1)

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