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{{Short description|British TV drama series (1979–1980)}}
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| runtime = 50 mins.
| runtime = 50 mins.
| creator = Robert Banks Stewart
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| starring = [[Iain Cuthbertson]]<br />[[Annie Ross]]<br />[[Tony Osoba]]<br />[[Rikki Fulton]]
| creator = Robert Banks Stewart
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| starring = [[Iain Cuthbertson]]<br>[[Tony Osoba]]<br>[[Rikki Fulton]]
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| company = [[Scottish Television]]
| executive_producer = Bryan Izzard
| company = [[STV Productions]]<br><small>([[Scottish Television]])</small>
| executive_producer = Rex Firkin
| producer = Rex Firkin
| director = Gerry Mill
| director = Gerry Mill
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| language = English
| network = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
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| num_episodes = 6
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'''''Charles Endell Esquire''''' is a British comedy-drama series that is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the series ''[[Budgie (TV series)|Budgie]]'', with the role of Endell continuing to be played by [[Iain Cuthbertson]]. Due to an ITV technicians' strike which took the network completely off the air for three months, the first two episodes were broadcast in 1979 and the remaining episodes were not aired until a full repeat of the series began on 26 April 1980 on all ITV regions except Southern Television who started it on 1 May 1980, Westward Television never broadcast the series. Only six episodes were made.
'''''Charles Endell Esquire''''' is a British comedy-drama series that is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the series ''[[Budgie (TV series)|Budgie]]'', with the role of Endell continuing to be played by [[Iain Cuthbertson]]. Due to an ITV technicians' strike which took the network completely off the air for three months, the first two episodes were broadcast in 1979 and the remaining episodes were not aired until a full repeat of the series began on 26 April 1980 on almost all ITV regions, except [[Southern Television]] (which started it on 1 May 1980) and [[Westward Television]] (which never broadcast the series). Only six episodes were made.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Charles Endell was sent to prison for ten years after the last episode of [[Budgie (TV series)]]. The show starts with Charlie Endell returning to his native [[Glasgow]] after serving seven years (with three off for good behaviour). He plans to re-establish himself in Glasgow after his former business empire in London was broken up by the vice squad.
Charles Endell was sent to prison for ten years after the last episode of ''Budgie''. The show starts with Charlie Endell returning to his native [[Glasgow]] after serving seven years (with three off for good behaviour). He plans to re-establish himself in Glasgow after his former business empire in London was broken up by the vice squad.


Back in Glasgow, he visits his solicitor, Archibald Telfer, to acquire his "rainy day" cash. Archibald Telfer apparently dies and the money disappears, but Charlie is convinced that the death has been faked.
Back in Glasgow, he visits his solicitor, Archibald Telfer, to acquire his "rainy day" cash. Archibald Telfer apparently dies and the money disappears, but Charlie is convinced that the death has been faked.
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===Cast===
===Cast===
* Charles Endell Esq - [[Iain Cuthbertson]]
* Charles Endell Esq – [[Iain Cuthbertson]]
* Hamish McIntyre Jr - [[Tony Osoba]]
* Hamish McIntyre Jr – [[Tony Osoba]]
* Alastair Vint - [[Rikki Fulton]]
* Alastair Vint – [[Rikki Fulton]]
* Det Sgt Dickson - Phil McCall
* Det Sgt Dickson – Phil McCall
* Janet - Julie Ann Fullarton
* Janet – Julie Ann Fullarton
* Kate Moncrieff - Rohan McCullough
* Kate Moncrieff – Rohan McCullough
* Dixie - [[Annie Ross]]
* Dixie – [[Annie Ross]]


==DVD Release==
==DVD release==
A DVD of the series was released on 22 February 2016, with a 12 certificate rating.<ref name="Reel Scotland">http://www.reelscotland.com/charles-endell-on-dvd/</ref><ref name="Amazon details">https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B01AC5VNAI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01AC5VNAI&linkCode=am2&tag=anorakzonecom-21</ref>
A DVD of the series was planned for release on 22 February 2016, with a 12 certificate rating.<ref name="Reel Scotland update">{{cite web |url=http://www.reelscotland.com/charles-endell-on-dvd/ |title=Charles Endell Esquire is finally coming to DVD – ReelScotland |website=reelscotland.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316161754/http://www.reelscotland.com/charles-endell-on-dvd/ |archive-date=2016-03-16}}</ref><ref name="Amazon details">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B01AC5VNAI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01AC5VNAI&linkCode=am2|title = Charles Endell Esquire|publisher = Amazon |location=UK|date = 22 February 2016}}</ref> The release would soon be cancelled, with the distributor opting instead for a digital download release at £4.99 per episode.<ref name="Reel Scotland update"/>

This information is now incorrect and the episodes are going to be replaced with digital downloads at £4.99 each with the DVD release being cancelled <ref name="Reel Scotland update">http://www.reelscotland.com/charles-endell-on-dvd/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:13, 5 August 2024

Charles Endell Esquire
Created byRobert Banks Stewart
Directed byGerry Mill
StarringIain Cuthbertson
Annie Ross
Tony Osoba
Rikki Fulton
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerBryan Izzard
ProducerRex Firkin
Running time50 mins.
Production companyScottish Television
Original release
NetworkITV

Charles Endell Esquire is a British comedy-drama series that is a spin-off of the series Budgie, with the role of Endell continuing to be played by Iain Cuthbertson. Due to an ITV technicians' strike which took the network completely off the air for three months, the first two episodes were broadcast in 1979 and the remaining episodes were not aired until a full repeat of the series began on 26 April 1980 on almost all ITV regions, except Southern Television (which started it on 1 May 1980) and Westward Television (which never broadcast the series). Only six episodes were made.

Plot

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Charles Endell was sent to prison for ten years after the last episode of Budgie. The show starts with Charlie Endell returning to his native Glasgow after serving seven years (with three off for good behaviour). He plans to re-establish himself in Glasgow after his former business empire in London was broken up by the vice squad.

Back in Glasgow, he visits his solicitor, Archibald Telfer, to acquire his "rainy day" cash. Archibald Telfer apparently dies and the money disappears, but Charlie is convinced that the death has been faked.

Episode list

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  • 1: Glasgow Belongs To Me
  • 2: As One Door Closes Another Slams in Your Face
  • 3: Slaughter on Piano Street
  • 4: The Moon Shines Bright on Charlie Endell.
  • 5: Stuff Me a Flamingo
  • 6: If You Can't Join 'Em, Beat 'Em

Cast

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DVD release

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A DVD of the series was planned for release on 22 February 2016, with a 12 certificate rating.[1][2] The release would soon be cancelled, with the distributor opting instead for a digital download release at £4.99 per episode.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Charles Endell Esquire is finally coming to DVD – ReelScotland". reelscotland.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Charles Endell Esquire". UK: Amazon. 22 February 2016.
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