Meter Maids (Comedy Playhouse BBC-1 1970, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sanderson)

Comedy Playhouse entry Meter Maids detailed the exploits of a group of a group of female traffic wardens. Shame it never went to series as it offered a rare non Carry On related chance for Barbara Windsor to shine.

cast
BARBARA WINDSOR as Polly
JOAN SANDERSON as Smythe
PAT COOMBS as Crocker
MARTIN WYLDECK as Supt Craddock
BOB TODD as Sgt McKenzie
QUEENIE WATTS as West
HILARY PRITCHARD as Ruxton

crew details
Writers: Louis Quinn, Robin Hawdon
Producer: Douglas Argent

production details
Country: UK
Network and Production Companies: BBC One
Duration: 1×30 minute episode
Aired From: Wednesday 5 August 1970 at 7.30pm

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