Just William William and the Sleeping Major (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Just William

William and the Sleeping Major (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When the boys find major Franklin asleep in the barn they see an opportunity to sell him to Victor for thruppence. Problems arise when the major's relatives arrive back at the barn to finish their picnic but find the major is missing.

Director

John Davies

Writers

Richmal Crompton (written by) | Keith Dewhurst (adapted by)

Producer

John Davies

Casting Director

Sheila McIntosh

Production Designer

Bryan Bagge

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 24, 1977

Release date

Apr 24, 1977 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Adrian Dannatt William Brown William Brown See fewer	Just William (1977)
Michael McVey Ginger Ginger See fewer	Just William (1977)
Tim Rose Douglas Douglas See fewer	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Craig McFarlane Henry Henry See fewer	Just William (1977)
Diana Fairfax Mrs. Brown Mrs. Brown See fewer	Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Frank Tregear Mr. Fox Mr. Fox See fewer	A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
Barbara Hicks Miss Fox Miss Fox See fewer	Brazil (1985)
Ballard Berkeley Major Franklin Major Franklin See fewer	Fawlty Towers (1975)
Jan Francis Bella Bella See fewer	Dracula (1979)
Simon MacCorkindale Charlie Charlie See fewer	Jaws 3-D (1983)
Cyril Cross Farmer Smith Farmer Smith See fewer	The Orchard End Murder (1981)
Leo Dolan Sweep Sweep See fewer	The Long Good Friday (1980)
David Wilson Victor Jameson Victor Jameson See fewer	Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Earl Rhodes Peter Badlow Peter Badlow See fewer	Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)