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An Actor's Life for Me

An Actor's Life for Me

★ 7.0/10•1991•30m•12•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 14, 1991

Episodes

E130m

A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.

Nov 14, 1991

E230m

I Can Do That

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.

Nov 21, 1991

E330m

Fathers and Sons

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.

Nov 28, 1991

E430m

May the Farce Be with You

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.

Dec 5, 1991

E530m

Night of the Living Dead

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

Dec 12, 1991

E630m

Not Suitable for Parents

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.

Dec 19, 1991

Actors

John Gordon Sinclair

John Gordon Sinclair

Robert Neilson

Victor Spinetti

Victor Spinetti

Desmond Shaw

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Sue Bishop

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