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The History of Mr Polly (1949) TV Listings

Find out when the 1949 film The History of Mr Polly is on TV in the UK, including local listings, channels and upcoming airings at the UK TV Listings Guide.

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When is The History of Mr Polly next on TV?

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The 1949 film The History of Mr Polly is next showing on TV on Friday 20 November at 11:55 am on Talking Pictures TV (82).

The History of Mr Polly next airing

Film: The History of Mr Polly

1949 · 120 min

11:55 am – 1:55 pm Friday 20 November

On Talking Pictures TV (82)

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Coming up this week

The History of Mr Polly TV times this week

The History of Mr Polly is scheduled to air at these times:

  • Fri 20
    11:55 am ends 1:55 pm
    Channel Talking Pictures TV 82

    The History of Mr Polly — The History of Mr Polly

    FILM 1949 · 120 min
    More Details → for The History of Mr Polly, Fri 20, 11:55 am

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About The History of Mr Polly (1949)

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The History of Mr Polly poster © Carlton International Media Limited / Press Association

A daydreaming Victorian clerk comes into a large inheritance, which he invests in setting himself up as a gentlemen's outfitter. However, his lacklustre business and hasty marriage to a crabby harridan only bring unhappiness, so he begins to make desperate plans to escape. Period comedy based on HG Wells' novel, starring John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Sally Ann Howes and Finlay Currie

1949 120 min Comedy Historical/Period Drama

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Cast

The History of Mr Polly Cast

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John Mills

as Alfred Polly

Betty Ann Davies

as Miriam

Finlay Currie

as Uncle Jim

Diana Churchill

as Annie

Shelagh Fraser

as Minnie

Sally Ann Howes

as Christabel

Edward Chapman

as Mr Johnson

Moore Marriott

as Uncle Pentstemon

Megs Jenkins

as Plump woman

Anthony Pelissier
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