Movie: Bird Fancier

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Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick

Joe Desmond

Rosemary Martin
Rosemary Martin

Shirley Desmond

Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown

Lee Desmond

George Baker
George Baker

Albert Seers

Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle

Mick

Paul Copley
Paul Copley

Roy Pearson

Julie Shipley
Julie Shipley

Maureen Pearson

Donald Gee
Donald Gee

Brian Fox

Helen Fraser
Helen Fraser

Susan Fox

William Simons
William Simons

Tom Reagan

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    There's big money in pigeon racing if you've got a fast flyer, and Joe Desmond's blue-pied hen is a natural winner. But Joe's lucky streak with the birds has gone on a bit too long for the comfort of his competitors. It's time someone else had a turn. Mal Middleton's comedy was filmed on location in his home town of Sheffield.

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    1985-01-15

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