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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Scripted

Rating: 5.0/10

The Last Salute

TV SERIES 1998 2 SEASONS

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

Keith Washington

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Series 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1998-03-15

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Series 2

6 Episodes • Aired 1999-07-25

No season overview provided for this season.

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