An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Neilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC
An Actor's Life For Me

An Actor's Life For Me

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1991
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations. Stars John Gordon Sinclair, Gina McKee and Victor Spinetti.

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Cast
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John Gordon Sinclair Robert Neilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 6
Gina McKee Sue Bishop
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 6
Victor Spinetti Desmond Shaw
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 6
Guest cast
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Susie Ann Watkins Carol Marsham
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Christopher Brindley Simon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
 1
Joolia Cappleman Lane
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 1
Vikki Chambers Simon's mother
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 1
Pat Coombs Mrs. Dobbs
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 1
Paul Courtenay Hyu (as Paul Courtenay Hugh) Barry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
 1
Rod Culbertson Policeman
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Fiona Curtis Girl in commercial
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
 1
Gwynne Davies Rugby player
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Eric Flynn Clive
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 1
Antoni Garfield Henry Rugby player
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 1
Elisabeth Hadfield Jack
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Peter Hudson Policeman
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Gareth Hunt Tom Miller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
 1
Vera Jakob Mrs. Jay
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
 1
Rula Lenska Marjorie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
 1
Ruth Madoc Lynn
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 1
Tim Marriott Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
 1
Derek Newark Bill Mortimer
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 1
Geraldine Newman Felicity Turner
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Kate O'Sullivan Sophie
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Paul Parris Jeremy
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Jan Ravens Linda
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Gordon Ridout A.S.M.
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Dave Roberts Simon's father
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Tanya Ronder WPC
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Ann-Louise Ross Jean
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 1
Liza Sadovy Algy
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 1
Roy Sampson Gordon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
 1
Lynn Scott-Farrell Brenda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
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 3
Pik Sen Lim Lin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
 1
Scott Sherrin Man at party
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
 1
Ursula Smith Joyce (Sue's mum)
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 1
Pat Starr Marcia Blake
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
 1
Kay Stonham Rachel Pinker
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 1
Jeremy Swift Waldemar Krystoff
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 1
Benedict Taylor Sebastian Groom
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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John Woodvine Frank (Sue's dad)
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 1
Leslie Hattersley Actor
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 1
Susan Jeffrey Actor
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 1
Henry Kelly Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
 1
Constance Lamb Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
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Patrick Monckton Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
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Philip Weaver Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
 1
Writing team
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Paul Mayhew-Archer Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Production team
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Bryan Izzard Director
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Bryan Izzard Producer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Alan Dixon Editor
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Andy Barker Editor
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Alan Ford Editor
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Chris Murison Editor
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Nick Peto Editor
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Phil Southby Editor
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 2
Chris Wadsworth Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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Lynda Kettle Production Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 6
Judy Loe Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Kathryn Ayerst Costume Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 5
Karen Thomas Make-up Designer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Andy Mosedale Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Burt Rhodes Musical Supervisor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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John Lindlar Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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Paul Gooch Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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Pippa Jones Graphics
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
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Everol McKenzie Graphics
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Gary Vollans Graphics
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Dave Ballantyne Camera
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
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Lesley Bywater Production Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Tim Green Sound Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 6
Debbie Hammond Floor Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Julie Hollins Vision Mixer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Phil O'Shea Properties
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  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
 5
Teresa Powick Production Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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Bob Chaplin Technical Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fathers And Sons
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - May The Farce Be With You
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Of The Living Dead
 4
Crispin Avon Floor Manager
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Mark Botfield Sound Designer
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Brian Clark Sound Designer
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Peter Cook Camera
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Duncan Cooper Production Manager
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 2
Colin Deehan Camera
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Sophie Dix Stage Manager
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James French Camera
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John Moorcroft Camera
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John Parry Sound Designer
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Norman Riddell Properties
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Simon Spencer Production Manager
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Dave Wilkins Camera
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Phil Willmott Stage Manager
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Dick Bentley Engineering Manager
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Keith Bullock Chief Electrician
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Dave Bushell Technical Manager
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  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
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John Heatherington Key Grip
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - I Can Do That
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