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Survival of the Fittest
Survival of the Fittest
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Survival of the Fittest

1990
1h 15m
Comedy
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1990

Runtime

1h 15m

Storyline

Molly Cowper is a wilful 80-year-old widow who firmly believes the world is there for her convenience. Her mild-mannered son Geoffrey does his best to help her keep her independence, but Molly keeps trampling on people.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Oct 21, 1990
Languages
English
Director
Martyn Friend
Martyn Friend
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Timothy West

Timothy West

Geoffrey Cowper

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Molly Cowper

Nerys Hughes

Nerys Hughes

Betty Trinder

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Eileen Blackett

Timothy Davies

Chris Trinder

Joanna Brookes

Joanna Brookes

June Trinder

Ben Porter

Young Chris

Andrew Groves

Richard

Doc O'Brien

Taxi Driver

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