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TV series

The Last Salute

7/ 10· 2199830 min2 seasons · 12 episodes
Comedy

1961: the days of happy motoring and AA patrolmen were duty-bound to salute to every passing passenger that bore an AA badge on their vehicle, and hapless patrolman Harry Thorpe struggles with his job. He frequently clashes with his superior, one Inspector Leonard Spanwick, who also happens to reside in a caravan in Harry's back garden and is romantically involved with his blowsy sister Joyce. Leonard often makes Harry's life difficult, and he struggles to keep his local branch afloat and recruit new members, which is compounded by the intense competition from the rival RAC organisation, who are keen to drain away their trade. Although he's dedicated, Harry often has difficulty trying to stay up to date with some of the organisation's recent advancements.

Created by
Keith Washington

Seasons and episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

Ended
2

Series 2

6 episodesJuly 25, 1999
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  1. 1
    S2 E1

    Laundry

    Jul 25, 199930 min

    Mrs Bannerman, who normally does the AA laundry, holds out for higher wages. Leonard's unwillingness to pay forces the men to walking around in unwashed uniforms. Leonard organises a first aid exercise, with embarrassing results. Joyce open

  2. 2
    S2 E2

    Bank Holiday

    Aug 1, 199930 min

    Spurned by Joyce, Leonard is hitting the bottle. His carelessness results in an injury to Harry's foot, making him unable to go out on the road. It's Bank Holiday, so Leonard goes out on patrol while Harry looks after the office. After beco

  3. 3
    S2 E3

    War

    Aug 8, 199930 min

    Joyce is taking an interest in Raymond Cartwright, from the RAC. Leonard is enraged when he finds out. Harry is toying with the idea of a transfer from the AA to the RAC. Joyce offers to ""put in a word"" with Raymond for him. Harry takes C

  4. 4
    S2 E4

    Twins

    Aug 15, 199930 min

    Catherine wants to go on a hotel inspectors' course but Leonard won't recommend her. He thinks she's 'getting ideas above her station'. Meanwhile, Leonard receives post from his twin brother, Maurice, who says that he's planning to visit. B

  5. 5
    S2 E5

    Moonlighting

    Aug 22, 199930 min

    Leonard has been invited to give a talk on 'The Motorist and the Law' to the Women's Institute. He expects the AA men to attend, but they all claim to have prior engagements, as many of them are in fact doing a bit of moonlighting for extra

  6. 6
    S2 E6

    Eve of Destruction

    Aug 29, 199930 min

    It's the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and everyone is worrying about the possibility of nuclear war. Harry is planning a weekend away with Catherine. He's worried that any 'hostilities' will interfere with his plans. Leonard gives the A

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The Last Salute has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Status: Ended.
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The Last Salute has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 29, 1999.
Who stars in The Last Salute?
The Last Salute stars Paul Bown, Philip Jackson, Ben Pullen, Claire Cox, Jo Unwin.

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