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Comedy

An Actor's Life for Me

7.0(4)
First Aired:November 14, 1991
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:6
Status:Ended

Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.

Cast

John Gordon Sinclair

John Gordon Sinclair

Robert Neilson

Victor Spinetti

Victor Spinetti

Desmond Shaw

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Sue Bishop

Seasons

E1A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

30m

Nov 14, 1991

Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.

E2I Can Do That

30m

Nov 21, 1991

To obtain a major action role, Robert claims he can perform all sorts of athletic feats. Fortunately, he is a quick learner and almost gets away with it. Almost.

E3Fathers and Sons

30m

Nov 28, 1991

Robert and Sue are planning a vacation to Greece, but duty calls when he gets a small part. Unsure of how to tell Sue that he needs to delay his vacation plans, he claims he is adopted and must attend his 'real' father's funeral.

E4May the Farce Be with You

30m

Dec 5, 1991

Desmond and his wife are at the theatre to wish Robert good luck on his new part in a comedy, but the farce is acted in the dressing room when Desmond gets the wrong end of the stick after Robert explains the play.

E5Night of the Living Dead

30m

Dec 12, 1991

Robert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.

E6Not Suitable for Parents

30m

Dec 19, 1991

Robert has been cast in a sex comedy, but when Sue's straight-laced parents come to visit, he dares not have them see him in it. He suggests Sue take them to see 'The Importance of Being Earnest' instead. Bad decision.

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Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.

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