The Gaffer

The Gaffer (1981-1983)

EndedScripted showComedy

Fred Moffatt is The Gaffer, the director of a recession-hit, light-engineering company who is always teetering on the edge of disaster.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Goodbye
Season 3Episode 730 min

Goodbye

When Ginger's girlfriend keeps ringing the factory, it causes Fred to give up and pack his bags ready for a new life Down Under! A workers co-operative take over the factory but how long will it be before factory goes down under as well!?

Jul 5, 1983

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07GoodbyeJul 5, 1983
S03E06Full of Eastern PromiseJun 28, 1983
S03E05There Goes the BrideJun 21, 1983
S03E04Council of WarJun 14, 1983
S03E03Moonlight and RusesJun 7, 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Gaffer' premiere?

'The Gaffer' premiered on September 16, 1981.

Who created 'The Gaffer'?

'The Gaffer' was created by Norman Hudis.

Who played the lead role in 'The Gaffer'?

Bill Maynard played the lead role of Fred Moffatt in 'The Gaffer'.

What was the main premise of 'The Gaffer'?

'The Gaffer' revolved around the life of a football club manager and his struggles.

Which football club was featured in 'The Gaffer'?

'The Gaffer' depicted the fictional football club, Brentwich United.

Who played the role of the club's chairman in 'The Gaffer'?

Russell Hunter portrayed the character of Charlie Burrows, the club's chairman.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Gaffer'?

Each episode of 'The Gaffer' had a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

Which genre did 'The Gaffer' fall under?

'The Gaffer' belonged to the comedy genre.

Did 'The Gaffer' receive any awards or nominations?

'The Gaffer' did not receive any major awards or nominations.

Who directed the episodes of 'The Gaffer'?

Various directors, including Brian Iles, Michael Mills, and Graeme Muir, directed the episodes of 'The Gaffer'.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Gaffer'?

The first season of 'The Gaffer' consisted of six episodes.

Did 'The Gaffer' have a laugh track?

Yes, 'The Gaffer' featured a laugh track.

Did 'The Gaffer' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'The Gaffer' had guest appearances from actors such as Derek Deadman, Roger Lloyd-Pack, and Brian Murphy.

What was the filming location for 'The Gaffer'?

'The Gaffer' was primarily filmed in and around London, England.

Did 'The Gaffer' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'The Gaffer' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

How was the critical reception of 'The Gaffer'?

'The Gaffer' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the humor and performances, while others found it predictable.

Cast

Russell Hunter

Russell Hunter

plays Harry
Bill Maynard

Bill Maynard

plays Fred Moffat
Pat Ashton

Pat Ashton

plays Betty
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Characters

Harry

Harry

played by Russell Hunter
Fred Moffat

Fred Moffat

played by Bill Maynard
Betty

Betty

played by Pat Ashton
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