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Experience Preferred... But Not Essential

7.219821h 20mMovieComedyTV Movie

A shy, introverted young girl takes a summer job at a seaside resort in Wales, where she finds the staff, the owners and patrons unlike anyone she has ever met before.

DirectorPeter Duffell
WritersJack Rosenthal·June Roberts
ProducersChris Griffin·David Puttnam

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Cast · Directed by Peter Duffell

EEElizabeth Edmonds
Elizabeth Edmonds
Annie
SWSue Wallace
Sue Wallace
Mavis
GG
Geraldine Griffiths
Doreen
KMKaren Meagher
Karen Meagher
Paula
MW
Maggie Wilkinson
Arlene
RB
Ron Bain
Mike
ALAlun Lewis
Alun Lewis
Hywel
RBRobert Blythe
Robert Blythe
Ivan
RHRoy Heather
Roy Heather
Wally
PD
Peter Doran
Dai
AH
Arwen Holm
Helen
SOSion Tudor Owen
Sion Tudor Owen
Nin

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Experience Preferred... But Not Essential — streaming FAQ

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Experience Preferred... But Not Essential is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Experience Preferred... But Not Essential is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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