Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
The Last Salute
Overview
1961: the days of happy motoring and AA patrolmen were duty-bound to salute to every passing passenger that bore an AA badge on their vehicle, and hapless patrolman Harry Thorpe struggles with his job. He frequently clashes with his superior, one Inspector Leonard Spanwick, who also happens to reside in a caravan in Harry's back garden and is romantically involved with his blowsy sister Joyce. Leonard often makes Harry's life difficult, and he struggles to keep his local branch afloat and recruit new members, which is compounded by the intense competition from the rival RAC organisation, who are keen to drain away their trade. Although he's dedicated, Harry often has difficulty trying to stay up to date with some of the organisation's recent advancements.
This production, originally released in 1998, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Paul Bown
Harry Thorpe
Philip Jackson
Leonard Spanwick
Ben Pullen
Robin Pettifer
Claire Cox
Catherine Heaseman
Jo Unwin
Joyce Thorpe
David Shane
Ray Munce
Paul Young
Mr Bannerman
Seasons
Series 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1998-03-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1999-07-25
No season overview provided for this season.