House of Caradus (ITV 1979 with Sarah Bullen and Anthony Smee)

UK / ITV – Granada / 7×60 minute episodes / Broadcast 23 February – 6 April 1979

Technical advisor: David Benedictus / Music: Johnny Pearson / Producer: James Brabazon

Drama series following a family run firm of auctioneers. The House of Caradus used to be a prosperous business but these days has fallen on hard times and is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Three members of the family, Helena, her cousin Victor and her brother Lionel are battling to turn it’s fortunes around.

cast
Anthony Smee as Lionel Caradus
Sarah Bullen as Helena Caradus
Dean Lawrence as Jack
Bartlett Mullins as Wilf
Madeline Hinde as Ruth Caradus
Margaret Ward as Violet Caradus
Robert Grange as Victor Caradus
Ann Rye as Miss Marsh

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