The Last Laugh

Synopsis:

Hunting for a doctor he believes is being held prisoner, Greg is attacked by an apocalyptic quartet of horsemen, and his list of settlements stolen. Recovering, he finds Dr. Adams, only to discover that he has smallpox. Greg also contracts the disease but, before his inevitable death, is able to use it to exact 'revenge' on his former attackers.

Made:

1977

Production code:

C10

Series Code:

C

Episode in season:

10

Serial number:

39

Length:

50 mins.

Cast:

Ian McCulloch ­ Greg Preston; Lorna Lewis ­ Pet Simpson; Stephen Dudley ­ John; Angie Stevens ­ Lizzie; Anna Pitt ­ Agnes; George Mallarby ­ Mason; Richard Cornish ­ Chris; Roy Boyd ­ Tilley; Jon Glover ­ Dave; David Cook ­ Irvine; Paul Humpoletz ­ Powell; Clifton Jones ­ Dr. Adams; Gordon Salkild ­ Jack.

Crew:

Producer - Terence Dudley; Writer - Ian McCulloch; Director - Peter Jeffreries.

Transmission details:

• Date: 18-May-77
  • Channel: BBC1