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  • TV Episode | 63 min | Comedy, Drama

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Dinner at the Sporting Club (Season 9, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 63 min | Comedy, Drama

John Duncan is a 22-year-old boxer with three losses in a row but world title dreams. His manager is an idealist with scruples in a business full of immoral corporate sponsorship. John is given a chance he shouldn't take, but can't refuse.
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Director
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Tony Pierce-Roberts (photography)
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Updated Nov 7, 1978

Release date
Nov 7, 1978 (United Kingdom)
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23 cast members
Name Known for
John Thaw
Dinny Mathews Dinny Mathews   See fewer
Billy McColl
John Duncan John Duncan   See fewer
Jonathan Lynn
Cyril Benson Cyril Benson   See fewer
Ken Campbell
Neville Neville   See fewer
Tony Caunter
Ray Little Ray Little   See fewer
Maureen Lipman
Sharon Benson Sharon Benson   See fewer
Terry Downes
George George   See fewer
Liam Neeson
Dermot Dermot   See fewer
Paul Imbusch
Mr. Knight Mr. Knight   See fewer
Eric Kent
Inspector Harry Onslow Inspector Harry Onslow   See fewer
Stewart Harwood
House Second House Second   See fewer
Vass Anderson
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
Jimmy Tippet
Referee Referee   See fewer
Marjie Lawrence
Dinny's Wife Dinny's Wife   See fewer
Gary Davidson
Benham Benham   See fewer
Bill Treacher
Benham's Cornerman (uncredited) Benham's Cornerman (uncredited)   See fewer
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