An Actor's Life For Me - Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Sue's parents are in town and want to see Robert in one of his plays. As he is currently playing a transvestite in a sex farce, Robert thinks it would be inappropriate to bring them along and so suggests that Sue take them to see a more traditional play, The Importance of Being Earnest, sit them in the back row and pretend he is in it!

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 19th December 1991

Time

8:30pm

Channel

BBC One

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

John Gordon Sinclair Robert Neilson
Gina McKee Sue Bishop
Victor Spinetti Desmond Shaw

Guest cast

John Woodvine Frank (Sue's dad)
Joolia Cappleman Lane
Gwynne Davies Rugby player
Antoni Garfield Henry Rugby player
Elisabeth Hadfield Jack
Ursula Smith Joyce (Sue's mum)
Liza Sadovy Algy
Susie Ann Watkins Carol Marsham
Rod Culbertson Policeman
Peter Hudson Policeman

Writing team

Paul Mayhew-Archer Writer

Production team

Bryan Izzard Director
Bryan Izzard Producer
Alan Dixon Editor
Phil Southby Editor
Andy Barker Editor
Lynda Kettle Production Designer
Judy Loe Casting Director
Kathryn Ayerst Costume Designer
Karen Thomas Make-up Designer
Andy Mosedale Lighting Designer
Burt Rhodes Musical Supervisor
Pippa Jones Graphics
Tim Green Sound Designer
Julie Hollins Vision Mixer
Lesley Bywater Production Manager
Dave Ballantyne Camera
Teresa Powick Production Assistant
Phil O'Shea Properties
Debbie Hammond Floor Manager
Simon Spencer Production Manager
Mark Botfield Sound Designer
Dave Bushell Technical Manager