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The Long Weekend

Lord Ashfordly plays host to the Livonian Prince Nikolas and hires Vernon Scripps to bodyguard his distinguished guest. Not an easy task as it turns out because the prince is a great lover of liquor and will rather pay a visit to the Aidensfield Arms than to his lordship's wine cellar. Lord Ashfordly is not the only one awaiting guests. Mike Bradley is expecting his niece Anne and her friend Louise, but the two girls turn out to be very modern teenagers and not the cute little kids he imagined. They are more into parties than trips around the countryside. Dr. Summerbee has given up her job at the hospital in favour of Dr. Bolton's old practice in Aidensfield. Phil has a very special assignment for Bernie Scripps. He intends to propose to Gina and wants Bernie to drive her to a very romantic place. But Bernie has to help his brother and sends David instead. Only when you give directions to David you have to be _very_ specific!

English
  • Originally Aired February 11, 2001
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Created August 22, 2019 by
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  • Modified September 22, 2025 by
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Name Type Role
Julian Fellowes Guest Star Prince Nikolas
Roger Bamford Director
Philip Franks Actor Sergeant Craddock
Tricia Penrose Actor Gina Ward
Joe Simpson Actor Reed
Derek Fowlds Actor Oscar Blaketon
Mark Jordon Actor PC Bellamy
David Lonsdale Actor David
Matthew Lewney Actor Kenny
Clare Calbraith Actor Dr Tricia Summerbee
Fiona Dolman Actor Jackie Bradley
Peter Benson Actor Bernie Scripps
Rupert Vansittart Actor Lord Ashfordly
Sophie Carlton Actor Anne
Jason Durr Actor PC Bradley
Rob Jones Actor Len
Lee Brennan Actor Tim
Geoffrey Hughes Actor Vernon Scripps
Amber Noble Actor Louise
William Simons Actor PC Ventress
Christopher Coghill Actor Des
Jim Sturgess Actor Robert