The Other One

Synopsis

Two passengers meet in reception at Gatwick airport. Although unknown to each other, they find they are on the same flight and staying in the same hotel. Two characters as different as chalk and cheese have a series of misadventures on holiday in Spain.

First Air Date: 1977-11-11

Last Air Date: 1979-03-30

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Michael Gambon as Brian Bryant
Richard Briers as Ralph Tanner

Seasons

Season 1 (1977)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1977-11-11)

Two boring bachelors befriend each other on a package holiday.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1977-11-18)

Ralph shows Brian the delights of improvisation.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1977-11-25)

Brian and Ralph plan to go girl hunting.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1977-12-02)

Ralph argues with Brian but finds a new friend.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (1977-12-09)

With their holiday nearly over, Ralph and Brian prepare for the realities of their return to Britain.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (1977-12-16)

Back in England, Ralph searches for Brian.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (1977-12-30)

Ralph makes a last-ditch attempt to win over Brian as a permanent friend.