The Last Salute
tv show
12 total episodes
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2 seasons
First Aired March 15, 1998
Genres:
Overview
1961: the days of happy motoring and AA patrolmen were duty-bound to salute to every passing passenger that bore an AA badge on their vehicle, and hapless patrolman Harry Thorpe struggles with his job. He frequently clashes with his superior, one Inspector Leonard Spanwick, who also happens to reside in a caravan in Harry's back garden and is romantically involved with his blowsy sister Joyce. Leonard often makes Harry's life difficult, and he struggles to keep his local branch afloat and recruit new members, which is compounded by the intense competition from the rival RAC organisation, who are keen to drain away their trade. Although he's dedicated, Harry often has difficulty trying to stay up to date with some of the organisation's recent advancements.
Cast

Paul Bown
as
Harry Thorpe

Philip Jackson
as
Leonard Spanwick

Ben Pullen
as
Robin Pettifer

Claire Cox
as
Catherine Heaseman
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Jo Unwin
as
Joyce Thorpe

David Shane
as
Ray Munce

Paul Young
as
Mr Bannerman

Brett Fancy
as
Johnny Lupus
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Robin Hudson
as
Neville
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Nigel Williams
as
Raymond Cartwright
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Mike Eastman
as
RAC Man
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John Rapley
as
Mr Brownsword
