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Normal Service

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It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1988-02-02

Runtime: 75 mins

Director: Garth Tucker

Writer: John Byrne

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Normal Service

Production Companies: BBC

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