Up The Elephant And Round The Castle
Starred cheeky-cockney-chappie (and alleged comedian) Jim Davidson as
cheeky-cockney-chappie Jim London, a first-time home-owner, on his
inheritance from Aunt Mimi of 17 Railway Terrace, in London's
dilapidated Elephant and Castle manor.
A sequel, Home James (1987-90) followed London's career as
chauffeur to the millionaire owner of an electronics factory (played by
George Sewell).
Also starred Chris Ellison who later went on to play Frank Burnside
in UK Cop drama The Bill, and later his own series Burnside.
Also featured Marina Sirtis who went on to play Counsellor Deanna
Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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