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Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind

1974TV Episode⏱️ 24m
Comedy
7
IMDB Rating
53 votes

When Robin is rushed to hospital during a poker game he asks Chrissy to take his place. This is a very bad idea as she has not got a clue as to how to play and puts the rent money at risk. George steals from Mildred in order to ge...

Director
Peter Frazer-Jones
Writers
Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke
Stars
Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett
Release Date
November 20, 1974
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
💬 3
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Richard O'Sullivan
Richard O'Sullivan
as Robin
Paula Wilcox
Paula Wilcox
as Chrissy
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Sally Thomsett
as Jo
Yootha Joyce
Yootha Joyce
as Mildred Roper
Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy
as George Roper
Doug Fisher
Doug Fisher
as Larry
Jeremy Bulloch
Jeremy Bulloch
as Derek Sutton
Duncan Lamont
Duncan Lamont
as Dr. McLeod
Louisa Martin
Louisa Martin
as Nurse

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Teddington Studios, Broom Rd, Teddington, UK
Production
Thames Television

🎯 Categories

Comedy

⭐ Featured Review

A nice end to the series.
by Sleepin_Dragon2025-11-24
7/10

"Robin has made a few quid playing poker with Larry and their friend Derek. Unfortunately, Robin gets tonsillitis, meaning his run will end. Chrissy offers to step in, though she may have overstated her poker-playing ability. It's a good episode, one that sees Chrissy taking on the men at what would have been considered their own game. George causes mayhem once again, pinching Mildred's coat money. There is definitely a switch-up - George is becoming a lot meaner and more callous. It's wonderful, no wonder they saw potential for a spin-off. I love the way Jo decorated the card..."

💡 Did You Know?

The book Chrissie was reading to learn how to play cards - The Hamlyn Illustrated Book of 'CARD GAMES' by George F Hervey is a real book.

📖 Synopsis

When Robin is rushed to hospital during a poker game he asks Chrissy to take his place. This is a very bad idea as she has not got a clue as to how to play and puts the rent money at risk. George steals from Mildred in order to ge...