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Butterflies (TV Series 1978–1983) Poster

(1978–1983)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

John B. Hobbs ... (7 episodes, 1979-1980)
Sydney Lotterby ... (5 episodes, 1980-1983)
Mandie Fletcher ... (2 episodes, 1983)
Gareth Gwenlan ... (uncredited) (13 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Writing Credits  

Carla Lane ... (by) (27 episodes, 1978-1983)
Carla Lane ... (written by) (1 episode, 1979)

Series Cast  

Wendy Craig ...  Ria Parkinson 28 episodes, 1978-1983
Geoffrey Palmer ...  Ben Parkinson 28 episodes, 1978-1983
Bruce Montague ...  Leonard Dunn 28 episodes, 1978-1983
Nicholas Lyndhurst ...  Adam Parkinson 28 episodes, 1978-1983
Andrew Hall ...  Russell Parkinson 28 episodes, 1978-1983
Joyce Windsor Joyce Windsor ...  Ruby 26 episodes, 1978-1983
Michael Ripper ...  Thomas 19 episodes, 1978-1983
Milton Johns ...  Mr. Conrad 6 episodes, 1979-1983
Sarah James Sarah James ...  Jeannie 5 episodes, 1980-1983
Angela Browne ...  Amanda 3 episodes, 1983
John Barcroft John Barcroft ...  Doctor / ... 3 episodes, 1979-1980
Nicholas McArdle ...  Policeman 2 episodes, 1978
Robert Gillespie ...  Mr Worth / ... 2 episodes, 1978-1979
Patrick McAlinney ...  Tramp 2 episodes, 1979
Jane Morant Jane Morant ...  Ben's Assistant 2 episodes, 1979
Helen Horton ...  Kathleen 1 episode, 1980
Liz Whiting Liz Whiting ...  Sophie 1 episode, 1983
Gail Grainger Gail Grainger ...  Catharine 1 episode, 1979
Marilyn Galsworthy Marilyn Galsworthy ...  Susanna 1 episode, 1979
Ed Bishop ...  Tony 1 episode, 1980
Neville Barber Neville Barber ...  Man in Park 1 episode, 1980
Roy Sampson ...  Interviewer 1 episode, 1983
Hal Dyer Hal Dyer ...  Josie 1 episode, 1983
Cindy Oswin Cindy Oswin ...  Receptionist 1 episode, 1978
Beryl Beare Beryl Beare ...  Shop Assistant 1 episode, 1978
Briony McRoberts Briony McRoberts ...  Annie 1 episode, 1979
Sheila Bernette ...  Keep Fit Instructor 1 episode, 1979
Wendy Williams Wendy Williams ...  Mrs. Conrad 1 episode, 1979
James Jebbia James Jebbia ...  Paperboy 1 episode, 1979
Giles Cole Giles Cole ...  Waiter 1 episode, 1979
Stephen Garlick ...  Youth 1 episode, 1980
Harriet Reynolds Harriet Reynolds ...  Neighbour 1 episode, 1980
Roger Elliott Roger Elliott ...  Delivery Man 1 episode, 1980
Hilda Kriseman Hilda Kriseman ...  Woman in Cafe 1 episode, 1980
John Gleeson John Gleeson ...  Stephen 1 episode, 1978
Christopher Lawrence Christopher Lawrence ...  Photographer 1 episode, 1978
David Cole ...  Postman 1 episode, 1979
Lucinda Bateson Lucinda Bateson ...  Martha 1 episode, 1979
James Charlton James Charlton ...  Huntsman 1 episode, 1979
Nick Stringer ...  Wally 1 episode, 1980
Antony Carrick ...  Hotel Receptionist 1 episode, 1980
Bunny May Bunny May ...  Stallholder 1 episode, 1980
Michael Smith Michael Smith ...  Cookery Expert 1 episode, 1980
Myfanwy Talog Myfanwy Talog ...  Mrs. Murdoch 1 episode, 1983
Vincent Brimble Vincent Brimble ...  Hairdresser 1 episode, 1979
Rex Taylor Rex Taylor ...  Door Attendant 1 episode, 1980
Una Brandon-Jones Una Brandon-Jones ...  Customer 1 episode, 1980

Series Produced by 

Gareth Gwenlan ... producer (14 episodes, 1978-1979)
Sydney Lotterby ... producer (14 episodes, 1980-1983)
John B. Hobbs ... assistant producer (6 episodes, 1979-1980)

Series Cinematography by 

Bill Matthews ... (1 episode, 1979)

Series Editing by 

Glenn Hyde ... (7 episodes, 1979)
Jesse Palmer ... (7 episodes, 1980)
Ian McKendrick ... (6 episodes, 1978)
Monica Mead ... (6 episodes, 1983)
Bob Rymer ... (1 episode, 1979)

Series Production Design by 

Ian Rawnsley ... (7 episodes, 1979)
Janet Budden ... (7 episodes, 1983)
Garry Freeman ... (6 episodes, 1978)
Tim Gleeson ... (5 episodes, 1980)
John Bristow ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Colin Green ... (1 episode, 1979)

Series Costume Design by 

Verity Lewis ... (13 episodes, 1978-1983)
Mary Woods ... (7 episodes, 1979)
Barbara Kronig ... (5 episodes, 1980)
L. Rowland-Warne ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Dorinda Rea ... (1 episode, 1979)

Series Makeup Department 

Pauline Cox ... makeup artist (7 episodes, 1979)
Carolyn Perry ... makeup artist (7 episodes, 1980)
Gillian Thomas ... makeup artist / makeup designer (6 episodes, 1978)
Shaunna Harrison ... makeup designer (6 episodes, 1983)
Jill Shardlow ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1979)
Shaunna Lewis ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1983)

Series Production Management 

Mandie Fletcher ... production manager (5 episodes, 1983)
Andy Smith ... production manager (5 episodes, 1983)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

John B. Hobbs ... studio director (2 episodes, 1979)

Series Art Department 

Sid Sutton ... graphic designer / graphic design (8 episodes, 1978-1979)
Marc Ortmans ... graphic designer (7 episodes, 1983)
Francis Smith ... properties buyer (2 episodes, 1983)
Brian Read ... property buyer (1 episode, 1980)

Series Sound Department 

Jack Sudic ... sound (14 episodes, 1978-1979)
Paul Roberts ... re-recording mixer / dubbing mixer (13 episodes, 1980-1983)
Stan Nightingale ... sound recordist (7 episodes, 1979)
George Cassidy ... film recordist (7 episodes, 1980)
Len Shorey ... sound: studio (7 episodes, 1980)
Barrie Tharby ... film recordist (6 episodes, 1978)
Richard Chamberlain ... sound: studio (6 episodes, 1983)
John Hooper ... film recordist (6 episodes, 1983)
Geoff Tookey ... sound recordist (1 episode, 1979)
Tony Philpot ... studio sound (1 episode, 1983)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Henry Barber ... lighting / studio lighting (20 episodes, 1978-1980)
Reg Pope ... film cameraman (20 episodes, 1978-1980)
Ron Bristow ... studio lighting (7 episodes, 1983)
David Swan ... film cameraman (6 episodes, 1983)
Rickie Gauld ... camera assistant (4 episodes, 1978)
Derek Slee ... lighting technician (1 episode, 1979)
Peter Ware ... camera operator: senior studio (1 episode, 1979)
David Mutton ... senior studio cameraman (1 episode, 1980)
John Jefford ... stills photographer (1 episode, 1983)

Series Editorial Department 

Joan Duncan ... vision mixer (6 episodes, 1979-1980)
Angela Beveridge ... vision mixer (5 episodes, 1983)
Chris Booth ... video tape editor (4 episodes, 1983)
Hilary West ... vision mixer (3 episodes, 1980)
Chris Wadsworth ... video tape editor (3 episodes, 1983)
Peter Bird ... editor: video tape (2 episodes, 1980)
Dave Jones ... editor: video tape (2 episodes, 1980)
Ed Wooden ... video tape editor (2 episodes, 1980)
Graham Sisson ... editor: video tape (1 episode, 1980)
Shirley Coward ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1983)
Heather Gilder ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1983)
Ian Williams ... video tape editor (1 episode, 1983)

Series Music Department 

Ronnie Hazlehurst ... music arranger (14 episodes, 1978-1983)
Dolly Parton ... composer: theme music (1 episode, 1978-1983)

Series Additional Crew 

Judy Loe ... producer's assistant / production assistant (14 episodes, 1980-1983)
Richard Boden ... production assistant / production team (9 episodes, 1979-1980)
Steve Morris ... production assistant (7 episodes, 1979)
Julie Mann ... assistant floor manager (7 episodes, 1980)
Colin Fay ... assistant floor manager (7 episodes, 1983)
John B. Hobbs ... production assistant (6 episodes, 1978)
Alan Jeffery ... technical manager (3 episodes, 1983)
Sue Bysh ... production team (1 episode, 1979)
Marcus Mortimer ... assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1979)
Monica Rodger ... producer's assistant (1 episode, 1979)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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