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Summary

The Optimist (Enn Reitel) wanders through life doing his best to look on the bright side. He's usually thwarted in his activities by the people he encounters.

This programme was almost entirely silent. Each episode consisted of a series of strange occurrences and dream sequences.

Cast List

  Enn Reitel as The Optimist

Production Details

Written by:
Richard Sparks, Enn Reitel, Robert Fuest, Robert Sidaway

Directed by:
Peter Ellis, Robert Fuest

Produced by:
Robert Sidaway

2 series, 13 episodes

Transmitted: 1983-85

TV Channel: Channel 4

Channel 4
New Century Films
Charisma Films