Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out (1977)

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"Odd Man Out" is a British comedy television series starring John Inman. The series aired seven episodes on ITV in 1977. It was made by Thames TV and written by Vince Powell. Neville Sutcliffe (John Inman), the owner of a Blackpool fish and chip shop, inherits his father's rock factory in Littlehampton. The series revolves around his adventures, which include learning to drive a car, going to Paris, and swimming the channel.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07Ooh La Ladéc. 8, 1977
S01E06Clunk Clickdéc. 1, 1977
S01E05Who's A Pretty Baby?nov. 24, 1977
S01E04Shall We Dance?nov. 17, 1977
S01E03Sink or Swimnov. 10, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Odd Man Out premiere?

Odd Man Out premiered on September 24, 1977.

Who played the role of Andrew Dugan in Odd Man Out?

John Inman played the role of Andrew Dugan in Odd Man Out.

Who created Odd Man Out?

Vince Powell created Odd Man Out.

In what country was Odd Man Out produced?

Odd Man Out was produced in the United Kingdom.

Where did the storyline of Odd Man Out take place?

The storyline of Odd Man Out took place in a tailor's workshop.

What was the occupation of the main character in Odd Man Out?

The main character in Odd Man Out was a tailor.

What was the name of the tailor's workshop where the show was set?

The tailor's workshop where the show was set was called "Duncan's".

Who played the role of Granville in Odd Man Out?

Christopher Blake played the role of Granville in Odd Man Out.

What was the relationship between Andrew and Granville in Odd Man Out?

Andrew was the boss of Granville in Odd Man Out.

Who played the role of Percy in Odd Man Out?

Josephine Tewson played the role of Percy in Odd Man Out.

What was the role of Percy in Odd Man Out?

Percy was a senior employee in the tailor's workshop in Odd Man Out.

What was the name of the theme song for Odd Man Out?

The theme song for Odd Man Out was called "Odd Man Out".

Who sang the theme song for Odd Man Out?

Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent sang the theme song for Odd Man Out.

What was the running time of each episode of Odd Man Out?

Each episode of Odd Man Out had a running time of 30 minutes.

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