During 1983, Thames Television broadcast a one-off drama called Woodentop.
Although in no way linked, both series consisted of one-off dramas, each utilising the familiar motifs of the genre.
The programme originated from a one-off drama, entitled Woodentop, which was broadcast in August 1983.
Thomson was known to the producers, who had previously cast him in a one-off drama called The Perfect Match.
Russell has also written television projects, including the one-off drama, Our Day Out, which aired in 1977.
It is a series of one-off dramas about children making the move from primary to secondary school.
The latter began its life as a one-off drama on BBC Radio 4.
He also appeared in the one-off drama Brookside: Unfinished Business which followed the series in 2003.
Turner played a young army recruit called Molly in a one-off 90-minute drama titled Our Girl.
Later that year he starred in another one-off drama, Tunnel of Love.