Web series
Pardon the Expression
Pardon The Expression! is an ITV sitcom made by Granada Television, that was first broadcast from Wednesday 2 June 1965 to Monday 27 June 1966. The sitcom was one of only four spin-offs from the highly popular soap opera Coronation Street. Pardon the Expression itself had a spin-off: Turn out the Lights broadcast in 1967. There wasn't to be another spin-off until the 1980s with The Brothers McGregor, which reused two characters who appeared in a single episode. Leonard Swindley was the central character. Formerly the manager of the fashion retail store "Gamma Garments" in Coronation Street, in this series he is the deputy manager of the department store Dobson and Hawks. His boss in the series was Ernest Parbold played by Paul Dawkins who was replaced by Wally Hunt played by Robert Dorning in series 2. Other regulars were Betty Driver as canteen lady, Mrs Edgeley and Joy Stewart as Miss Sinclair, the boss's secretary.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Scripted
- Last aired
- 1966-06-27
- Language
- EN
ITV1
Seasons
Top billed cast












Behind the camera
Produced in
United Kingdom
Videos
No extra videos are listed for this title yet.
Air dates
- First aired
- 1965-06-02
- Latest episode
- 1966-06-27
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Season 12 Jun 1965
- Season 210 Jan 1966
Frequently asked questions
Streaming availability for Pardon the Expression in India is not confirmed yet. Check back soon.
Member reviews
Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign inMember comments
0Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign in











