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Competition

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An out of work man must take his son to a school poetry competition while accompanied by his friendly neighbours, of which, he's not too secretly been having an affair with the wife.

DirectorKim Mills
WriterDouglas Livingstone
ProducerLloyd Shirley

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Cast · Directed by Kim Mills

MJMichael Jayston
Michael Jayston
Jimmy
JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Tony
ACAnne Carroll
Anne Carroll
Joyce
WR
William Relton
Ray
PB
Patsy Blower
Debbie
RLRhoda Lewis
Rhoda Lewis
Mrs. Hawkins
JC
John Crocker
Judge
JM
Jacqueline Maude
Registrar
GW
George Waring
Official
KCKeith Chegwin
Keith Chegwin
Maxwell

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Competition — streaming FAQ

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Competition isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Competition on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Competition?

Competition hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 23, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.