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  • The Bretts The King Shall Not Die (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 52 min | Drama

The Bretts

The King Shall Not Die (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 52 min | Drama

To manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When Lydia learns of his new secretary, she moves out and ...See moreTo manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When Lydia learns of his new secretary, she moves out and threatens divorce. Since he has not been offered good roles, Charles stages a play that everyone else thinks is mediocre. Lydia's play is a hit, while Charles' doesn't even cover expenses - until a special visitor shows up. Written by mama.sylvia See less
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Director
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Rosemary Anne Sisson (written by) (creator) | Frank Marshall (creator) | Herb Schmerz (idea) (as Herb Schmertz)
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Updated Oct 16, 1987

Release date
Oct 16, 1987 (United Kingdom)

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Norman Rodway
Charles Charles   See fewer
Belinda Lang
Martha Brett Martha Brett   See fewer
George Winter
Thomas Thomas   See fewer
Tim Wylton
Sutton Sutton   See fewer
Janet Maw
Jean Lacy Jean Lacy   See fewer
Bert Parnaby
Brewster Brewster   See fewer
Charles Collingwood
John Caldwell John Caldwell   See fewer
Victoria Burton
Nell Caldwell Nell Caldwell   See fewer
Ivor Roberts
Burroughs Burroughs   See fewer
Shirley Cassedy
Lady Agatha Danvers Lady Agatha Danvers   See fewer
David Stoll
Willie Sutherland Willie Sutherland   See fewer
Noel Johnson
Sir Bernard Whitgift Sir Bernard Whitgift   See fewer
Susanna Nicholas
Celia Davenport Celia Davenport   See fewer
Ian Lowe
Aristocrat Aristocrat   See fewer
Teddy Green
Leading Man Leading Man   See fewer
Ben Roberts
Milkman Milkman   See fewer
Lionel Hamilton
Sir Mortimer Sir Mortimer   See fewer
Paul Valler
Call Boy Call Boy   See fewer
Martin Matthews
'King' Actor 'King' Actor   See fewer
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