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Richard Wilson and Bernard Manning

In this seminal episode Mrs Merton meets actor Richard Wilson and crosses swords with controversial comedian Bernard Manning.

Mrs Merton is joined by actor Richard Wilson and controversial comedian Bernard Manning in one of the most memorable and significant episodes of her iconic series. Manning鈥檚 offensive brand of comedy is challenged throughout and the programme was subsequently considered a defining moment in British comedy history.

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