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S2·E9 The Name of the Game

Core Aired November 18, 1978 ★ 9.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes

Synopsis

James becomes suspicious when the Farnon brothers -- usually keen cricketers -- "volunteer" him in their stead for the annual cricket match between Darrowby and Rainby.

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Director & writers

Robert TronsonDirectorBrian FinchWriter

Guest stars

Teddy TurnerHodgekin

James GroutGranville Bennett

John ComerMr. Dimmock

Nancy GowerBetty

David TheakstonTom Willis

Stephen MallatrattTagger Hird

Barry HartLen

Kenneth HastwellUmpire

Karen DruryGirl

Georgina EastwoodNellie

Philip WilemanSam

Mark TorvicFred

William HoylandMr. Blenkinsopp

Pamela SalemZoë Bennett

Margaret HeeryMrs. Dimmock

Kristine HowarthMrs. Pounder

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 9 of All Creatures Great and Small air?

Season 2, Episode 9 ('The Name of the Game') originally aired on November 18, 1978.

How long is Season 2 Episode 9 ('The Name of the Game')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for All Creatures Great and Small.

What happens in All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 Episode 9?

James becomes suspicious when the Farnon brothers -- usually keen cricketers -- "volunteer" him in their stead for the annual cricket match between Darrowby and Rainby....

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