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4 Idle Hands (1976–1976) — drama on ITV1

The answer: Concluded April 30, 1976.
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Genre
Drama
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
March 26, 1976
Ended
April 30, 1976
Runtime
~25 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About 4 Idle Hands

4 Idle Hands ended on April 30, 1976, on ITV1. The show concluded after its single season, which consisted of six episodes that aired from late March to the end of April 1976.

4 Idle Hands was a drama series set in Britain during the mid-1970s, a period marked by economic recession. It followed the lives of two young men, Mike Dudds and Pete Sutton, played by Phil Daniels and Ray Burdis, respectively. The series depicted their adventures and challenges in a time when many young people faced limited opportunities and no qualifications, often relying on their wit and enthusiasm to navigate daily life. Originally aimed at a teenage audience, the show portrayed relatable stories of youth during a tough economic era.

The cast also included George Innes as Emilio and Royston Tickner as Mr. Dudds. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes each. Since the show has ended, it remains a snapshot of 1970s Britain, capturing the social and economic climate of the time through the experiences of its characters.

4 Idle Hands episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
April 30, 1976 S1·E6 Win a Few, Lose a Few
April 23, 1976 S1·E5 Taking the Plunge
April 16, 1976 S1·E4 A Clean Sweep
April 9, 1976 S1·E3 Reds Under the Bed
April 2, 1976 S1·E2 Do Unto Others
March 26, 1976 S1·E1 Out of the Frying Pan

4 Idle Hands cast