''The Artful Dodger'' was a short-lived

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starring Dave Morris and

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. It ran for one series in 1959. It was written by Frank Roscoe and Dave Morris.

Cast

* Dave Morris – Himself *

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– Cedric Butterworth *

– Sylvia Morris * John Barrie – Mr Grimshaw

Plot

In the radio and television series ''Club Night'', Dave Morris, the comedian, had developed a swaggering, work-shy, know-all character, and ''The Artful Dodger'' featured the same character. Sylvia was his wife.

Episodes

#''Episode One'' (28 September 1959) #''Episode twice'' (5 October 1959) #''Episode Three'' (12 October 1959) #''Episode Four'' (19 October 1959) #''Episode Five'' (26 October 1959) #''Episode Six'' (2 November 1959)

References

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, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003
British TV Comedy Guide for ''The Artful Dodger''
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