Episodes
Sally Ann: Put Out to Grass (ITV 16 Dec 1979, with Bill Owen)
In the eighth and final episode, Put Out to Grass, Brigadier Wells has been retired from the army but is struggling to get used to the idea. Newly arrived in the area he starts to make a bit of a nuisance of himself pointing out the failings of the hostel.
Meanwhile Benny Cartwright is on the verge of becoming a “soldier”. His wife Janie is very disturbed about his new found religiosity but eventually the pair reach a sort of compromise over his involvement with the Sally Ann.
The episode is enlivened by a great guest appearance from Bill Owen as Brigadier Wells, he might be something of a nuisance and quick to point out what he sees as errors but he proves invaluable when a new resident at the hostel starts causing trouble. Benny and his wife reach an understanding.
production details
UK / ITV – Southern / 1×25 minute episode / Broadcast Sunday 16 December 1979 at 6.00pm
Writer: Peter Terson / Production Design: Greg Lawson / Director: Tristan de Vere Cole
Series: Sally Ann Episode 8 of 8
cast
Frank Mills as Major Gibbs
Stephanie Cole as Mr Major Gibbs
Gerald James as Major Cartwright
Sam Kydd as Pike
Philip da Costa as Bramwell
Mark Wynter as Benny Richardson
Julia Vidler as Janie Richardson
Bill Owen as Brigadier Wells
Gabrielle Daye as Mrs Wells
Duncan Lamont as Connors
Margaret Burton as Mrs Glendill
John Moore as Ernie
Reg Lye as Capper