BBC One 1991 1 season 6 eps 12 Ended

An Actor's Life for Me

Name: An Actor's Life for Me
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7
Cast: John Gordon Sinclair, Victor Spinetti, Gina McKee, Lynn Scott-Farrell, Benedict Taylor

1991 1 season 6 eps 12

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30 min

S1 · E1 · Nov 14, 1991

A Kiss Is Just a Kiss Episode 1

Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.

30 min

S1 · E2 · Nov 21, 1991

I Can Do That Episode 2

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.

30 min

S1 · E3 · Nov 28, 1991

Fathers and Sons Episode 3

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.

30 min

S1 · E4 · Dec 5, 1991

May the Farce Be with You Episode 4

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.

30 min

S1 · E5 · Dec 12, 1991

Night of the Living Dead Episode 5

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

30 min

S1 · E6 · Dec 19, 1991

Not Suitable for Parents Episode 6

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.

6 episodes in Season 1

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An Actor's Life for Me