Paul Merton in Galton and Simpons... (Complete Series)

Film Description

BAFTA award-winning comedian Paul Merton and legendary comedy writers Galton and Simpson have combined to create this hysterical revival of the best fifteen of their vintage scripts. An unmissable anthology of hilarious tales, these timeless scripts were originally written for comedy icons such as Les Dawson, Stanley Baxter, Leslie Philips and Tony Hancock, amongst others. Merton’s deadpan delivery compliments the droll humour of Galton and Simpson’s writing and his ample talent transforms these characters with a fresh composition, revolutionizing the comedy with a contemporary edge.

Merton is joined by a supporting cast bursting with comic talent in the form of Sam Kelly (‘Allo, ‘Allo), Roger Lloyd Pack (The Vicar of Dibley), Caroline Quentin (Life Begins…), Nigel Planer (The Young Ones), Lynda Baron (Open All Hours) and Josie Lawrence (Outside Edge).

Episodes comprise:

Series One

Twelve Angry Men

When Paul is drafted into Jury Service, he comes into conflict with the other members when everyone thinks a petty criminal in guilty bar him…

Impasse

Two drivers meet in a small country lane. One of them needs to back up but they both belligerently refuse and the situation escalates.

The Radio Ham

An amateur radio enthusiast spends his time exchanging useless information with boring people on a global basis. Suddenly, he picks up a real distress call – a situation which he tries his best to keep for himself.

Sealed with a Loving Kiss

After a protracted romance carried out exclusively by written correspondence, Arnold and Primrose finally meet in the flesh. Unfortunately, neither of them has been entirely truthful.

The Missing Page

Thoroughly enjoying the mystery thriller he’s bought from the library, Paul is appalled when he finds the last page missing from the novel and sets out to find exactly whodunit…

Don’t Dilly Dally on the Way

Kevin and Joyce have lived in a tiny bungalow for far too many years and he decides enough is enough – they need to move. Joyce isn’t ready for this, however, and locks herself in the loo.

The Lift

As everyone knows, BBC lifts have a maximum capacity of eight people. In a rush, Paul jams himself in as a ninth occupant and causes the lift to be stuck between floors. Feeling guilty, Paul tries to provide some entertainment while they wait to be rescued.

The Bedsitter

Alone, Paul spends the night in his London bedsit flat. Bored beyond belief, he tries to amuse himself against all odds.

Series Two

The Clerical Error

Paul becomes a child-minder for the evening when the Vicar and his wife are invited out to diner.

The Wrong Man

While reporting a UFO sighting to his local police station, Paul is asked if he’d make up the numbers in an identity parade. Suddenly, he finds himself the number one suspect in a robbery investigation!

I Tell You it’s Burt Reynolds

An Annoying know-all is determined to prove that the man he’s just seen on television is Burt Reynolds, despite the fact that everyone else who saw it says he’s wrong. There’s only one recourse – he must phone Burt himself.

Visiting Day

All is not happy in the hospital ward. Most of the patients are looking forward to the impending visiting day – most, but not all!

The Suit

A philandering business executive has his suit stolen by a burglar whilst indulging himself with his secretary at her flat. She lends him some of her brother’s clothes but they’re hardly his style – or size!

Being of Sound Mind

It’s time for the reading of the will and Paul is shocked that, to receive his inheritance, he must get married within seven days. The clock is ticking…

Lunch in the Park

Two office workers, Geoffrey and Sarah, have met for lunch every Tuesday on the same park bench for years. Stuck in a rut they are hardly prepared for an oncoming shock.

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• Comedy