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The Riff Raff Element
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The Riff Raff Element

1994-04-19 · 50 min / episode · ★ 5.6

Drama · Comedy

The Riff Raff Element is a 1990's British comedy-drama series written by Debbie Horsfield and directed by Jeremy Ancock, who also directed Dressing for Breakfast and episodes of The Bill and Bergerac. It was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series in 1994.

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Debbie Horsfield
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Ronald PickupRonald PickupRoger Tundish
Greg WiseGreg WiseAlister Tundish
Celia ImrieCelia ImrieJoanna Tundish
Jayne AshbourneJayne AshbourneCarmen Belcher
Susan BrownSusan BrownMaggie Belcher
Trevor PeacockTrevor PeacockAcky Belcher
Mossie SmithMossie SmithPetula Belcher
Richard HopeRichard HopeMortimer Tundish
Nicholas FarrellNicholas FarrellBoyd Tundish
Pippa GuardPippa GuardPhoenix
Cal MacAninchCal MacAninchDeclan Belcher
Brenda BruceBrenda BruceGranny Grogan

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