Just William, 1977
Well it is half Just William was a British television series based on the bookls of the same name by Richard Compton.
The show ran for two series, managing 27 episodes between 1977 and 1978.
Screened on ITV it was one of those Sunday teatime shows aimed at a family audience.
The series starred child actors Adrian Dannatt as William and a very young Bonnie Langford as Violet, alongside well established film star Diana Dors who played Mrs Bott.
Summary
William and his friends constantly get into mischief, defying adults and Violet Elizabeth Bott despite the trouble it causes, showing that boys will be boys.
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Cast
Adrian Dannatt – William Brown
Hugh Cross – Mr Brown
Diana Fairfax – Mrs Brown
Stacy Dorning – Ethel Brown
Simon Chandler – Robert Brown
Bonnie Langford – Violet Elizabeth Bott
Michael McVey – Ginger
Craig McFarlane – Henry
Tim Rose – Douglas
John Stratton – Mr Bott
Diana Dors – Mrs Bott
Details
Channel: ITV
Based On The Books Of: Richard Compton
TV Adaptation: Keith Dewhurst
Original Transmission Dates: 6th February 1977 – 22nd January 1978
Where To Watch
Both series were released to DVD by Network On Air which sadly no longer exists. There are a couple of episodes on You Tube