|
|
|
Summary
Colin Watkins (Mel Smith) works for British Rail complaints department. He doesn't like his job much and has dreams of becoming a full-time writer.
He takes a step towards achieving his ambition when one of his short stories is accepted for publication in "The Langley Book of Horror".
Later, a famous film producer offers Colin the chance of adapting his short story for a film. Colin jumps at the chance and, after many mishaps en route, finally leaves his job at British Rail to embark on a writing career.
Cast List
| |
Mel Smith
|
as
|
Colin Watkins
|
| |
Louisa Rix
|
as
|
Jenny
|
| |
Mike Grady
|
as
|
Des
|
| |
Nicholas Ball
|
as
|
Hunter
|
| |
Jane Booker
|
as
|
Sarah Venables
|
| |
Kim Clifford
|
as
|
Mandy
|
| |
Lee Cornes
|
as
|
Graham
|
| |
Annette Crosbie
|
as
|
Joyce Watkins
|
| |
Alphonsia Emmanuel
|
as
|
Vicky
|
| |
Tony Haase
|
as
|
Trevor
|
| |
Andrew Robertson
|
as
|
Travers
|
Production Details
Written by:
Paul Smith, Terry Kyan
Directed by:
John Kilby
Produced by:
John Kilby, Jamie Rix
2 series, 12 episodes
Transmitted: 1988-90
BBC Television
|
|
|
