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An Actor's Life For Me

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Summary

Robert Neilson (John Gordon Sinclair) is a struggling actor who's convinced that he's on the verge of stardom. His agent, Desmond Shaw (Victor Spinetti) isn't so sure. Neither is Robert's girlfriend, Sue (Gina McKee).

The TV series was based on a BBC Radio 2 programme of the same name. Only one series was made.

Cast List

  John Gordon Sinclair as Robert Neilson
  Gina McKee as Sue Bishop
  Victor Spinetti as Desmond Shaw
  Benedict Taylor as Sebastian Groom

Production Details

Written by:
Paul Mayhew-Archer

Directed by:
Bryan Izzard

Produced by:
Bryan Izzard

1 series, 6 episodes

Transmitted: 1991

BBC Television