Sink or Swim (1980–1982)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

Sink or Swim (1980–1982)

TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

Brian Webber lives on a leaky houseboat in London. He's trying hard to make his way in the world, thus far with limited success. His girlfriend, Sonia is a very serious minded young woman who is passionate only about things like ...See moreBrian Webber lives on a leaky houseboat in London. He's trying hard to make his way in the world, thus far with limited success. His girlfriend, Sonia is a very serious minded young woman who is passionate only about things like vegetarianism and ecology. When Brian's younger brother Steve arrives in London looking for somewhere to stay, his lazy, cynical, noisy "Northern lout" attitude disrupts Brian's already messy life. Written by Mike Konczewski See less

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72 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Peter Davison Brian Webber Brian Webber See fewer	19	Doctor Who (1963)
Robert Glenister Steve Webber Steve Webber See fewer	19	The Aeronauts (2019)
Sara Corper Sonia Sonia See fewer	18	I, Lovett (1989)
Ron Pember Mike Connor Mike Connor See fewer	7	The Invisible Man (1984)
Jean Warren Denise / The Barmaid Denise / The Barmaid See fewer	5	As Time Goes By (1992)
Briony McRoberts Charlotte Charlotte See fewer	4	The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
Russell Wootton Douglas Douglas See fewer	3	Sapphire & Steel (1979)
Amanda Orton Sandra Sandra See fewer	2	Coma Girl: The State of Grace (2005)
Brian Haines Barnes Barnes See fewer	2	The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955)
Gillian Taylforth Christine Christine See fewer	2	The Long Good Friday (1980)
Brenda Cowling Matron / Sonia's mother Matron / Sonia's mother See fewer	2	Octopussy (1983)
Andrew Downie Folk club singer / The Foreman Folk club singer / The Foreman See fewer	2	Doctor Who (1963)
Berwick Kaler Head barman Head barman See fewer	2	A Knight's Tale (2001)
Anne Miles Girl in disco / Waitress Girl in disco / Waitress See fewer	2	The Lonelyheart Kid (1984)
Hilary Mason Mrs. O'Day Mrs. O'Day See fewer	1	Don't Look Now (1973)
Beatrix Mackey Lady at House Lady at House See fewer	1	The Railway Children (1970)
Suzi Arden Girl on Bus Girl on Bus See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
John Abineri Burnley Burnley See fewer	1	The Last of the Mohicans (1971)
Jacquie-Ann Carr Veronica Veronica See fewer	1	Doctor on the Go (1975)
Margaret Pilleau The Teacher The Teacher See fewer	1	Jack the Ripper (1973)
Dinah Sheridan Lady Interviewer Lady Interviewer See fewer	1	The Railway Children (1970)
Roger Walker The Auctioneer The Auctioneer See fewer	1	Bloodsport (1988)
Rex Robinson Police Sgt. Police Sgt. See fewer	1	Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Hedley Goodall The Old Man The Old Man See fewer	1	Lorna Doone (1963)
Joyce Windsor Cashier Cashier See fewer	1	Butterflies (1978)
Keith Jayne Youth Youth See fewer	1	Stig of the Dump (1981)
John Challis Man at door Man at door See fewer	1	Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Nicholas Courtney Bank Manager Bank Manager See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
Jack Haig Railwayman Railwayman See fewer	1	'Allo 'Allo! (1982)
Claire Davenport Nurse Nurse See fewer	1	The Elephant Man (1980)
Ralph Watson Man on Canal Bank Man on Canal Bank See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
Diane Bull Mary Mary See fewer	1	Midsomer Murders (1997)
Gordon Rollings Workmate Workmate See fewer	1	Superman III (1983)
Charles Pemberton Brian's boss Brian's boss See fewer	1	The Four Feathers (2002)
Christopher Coll Folk club organiser Folk club organiser See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
Jennifer Guy Tracey Tracey See fewer	1	Willow (1988)
Ray Dunbobbin Father Father See fewer	1	I Didn't Know You Cared (1975)
Stuart Saunders Sonia's father Sonia's father See fewer	1	Octopussy (1983)
Lee Richards Actress Actress See fewer	1	Big Deal (1984)
Harriet Reynolds Woman in newspaper office Woman in newspaper office See fewer	1	Are You Being Served? (1972)
Beryl Nesbitt Woman at door Woman at door See fewer	1	Solomon Kane (2009)
Ronald Nunnery 2nd Man at door 2nd Man at door See fewer	1	Bergerac (1981)
Niall Padden Frank Frank See fewer	1	A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Ray Fell Spiritual leader Spiritual leader See fewer	1	Every Home Should Have One (1970)
Charles Baillie Man in pub Man in pub See fewer	1	Darkest Miriam (2024)
Evan Ross Bus driver Bus driver See fewer	1	Emma (1972)
Arthur Lovegrove Railway clerk Railway clerk See fewer	1	Eye of the Needle (1981)
Leo Dove Peter Peter See fewer	1	Crown Court (1972)
Virginia Courtney Nurse Nurse See fewer	1	Doctors (2000)
Peter Walmsley Bus station clerk Bus station clerk See fewer	1	Othello (1981)
Tenniel Evans Vicar Vicar See fewer	1	Raven (1977)
Debbie Arnold Photo Booth Girl Photo Booth Girl See fewer	1	Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984)
Anne Dyson Mrs. Pembroke Mrs. Pembroke See fewer	1	The Princess Bride (1987)
Stephen Bent Horace Horace See fewer	1	Les Misérables (2012)
Michael Burns Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	1	The Brittas Empire (1991)
Gordon Peters Talgarth Talgarth See fewer	1	One Foot in the Grave (1990)
Roger Avon Man on motorbike Man on motorbike See fewer	1	Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
Anna Wing Mrs. Frost Mrs. Frost See fewer	1	Son of Rambow (2007)
Rex Wei Chinese waiter Chinese waiter See fewer	1	The Knock (1994)
Alan Hockey Butcher Butcher See fewer	1	Get Carter (1971)
Pamela Ruddock Matron Matron See fewer	1	The Lost Boys (1978)
Andrew Branch Travel agent Travel agent See fewer	1	A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Alan Renwick Rescuers' leader Rescuers' leader See fewer	1	Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
Julie Burton Michele Michele See fewer	1	Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Lyn Douglas Mrs. Wilburn Mrs. Wilburn See fewer	1	Coronation Street (1960)
James Bryce Purser Purser See fewer	1	Taggart (1983)
Terence Halliday Student welfare officer Student welfare officer See fewer	1	Play for Tomorrow (1982)
Ursula Camm Housekeeper Housekeeper See fewer	1	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Robin Miller Anne Anne See fewer	1	Sink or Swim (1980)
Colin Scattergood Policeman Policeman See fewer	1	When the Boat Comes In (1976)
Jeremy Blake Steve's mate Steve's mate See fewer	1	McVicar (1980)
Rodney Cardiff Customer (uncredited) Customer (uncredited) See fewer	1	Macbeth (1983)

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