A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.
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Ronnie Barker
The General
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Open All Hours
Porridge
Ronnie Corbett
The Son
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Julie Crosthwaite
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Barbara New
The Aunt
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Madge Hindle
The Companion
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Dennis Ramsden
The Butler
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Patricia Brake
The Maid
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Truth Seekers
Porridge
Toby Page
The Brat
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Derek Ware
Fisherman
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Harry Fielder
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John Scott Martin
Farmer
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Doctor Who
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Patrick Milner
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Ronnie Barker Writer · Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer Ray Millichope Editor
First release April 1, 1976 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
BBC
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 1, 1976
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No release date listed for United States.
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