Cast
Bob Geldof
Harry 'Flash' Gordon
Mel Smith
Billy Evans
Alison Steadman
Doreen
P.H. Moriarty
Mike the Throat
Alfred Molina
DC Rogers
James Marcus
DC Fleming
Phil Daniels
Terry
Kate Hardie
Sue
Ian Dury
Teddy Bryant
Ray Winstone
Timmy
Albie Woodington
Paul
Ron Cook
'The Wasp'
Alun Armstrong
Blackpool Police Sergeant
John Salthouse
Guest Commentator
Ted Lowe
Commentator - Himself
Prunella Gee
Interviewer
Kenny Ireland
TV Director
Stephen Churchett
TV Announcer
Freddie Davies
Referee
John Benfield
Contestant
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