An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Neilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
Robert asks his agent to get him a romantic lead and Desmond comes up with the goods - a part in a film with Kim Basinger! First, Robert must do a screen test and he finds his competition for the role is none other than Sebastian Groom - an old college friend who is handsome, debonair and a star of commercials.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 14th November 1991
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Gordon Sinclair | Robert Neilson |
| Gina McKee | Sue Bishop |
| Victor Spinetti | Desmond Shaw |
| Benedict Taylor | Sebastian Groom |
| Pat Starr | Marcia Blake |
| Geraldine Newman | Felicity Turner |
| Fiona Curtis | Girl in commercial |
| Kate O'Sullivan | Sophie |
| Scott Sherrin | Man at party |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Writer |
| Bryan Izzard | Director |
| Bryan Izzard | Producer |
| Alan Dixon | Editor |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Lynda Kettle | Production Designer |
| Judy Loe | Casting Director |
| Andy Mosedale | Lighting Designer |
| Burt Rhodes | Musical Supervisor |
| John Lindlar | Costume Designer |
| Paul Gooch | Make-up Designer |
| Everol McKenzie | Graphics |
| Gary Vollans | Graphics |
| Tim Green | Sound Designer |
| Julie Hollins | Vision Mixer |
| Lesley Bywater | Production Manager |
| Teresa Powick | Production Assistant |
| Colin Deehan | Camera |
| John Parry | Sound Designer |
| Brian Clark | Sound Designer |
| Dave Wilkins | Camera |
| Norman Riddell | Properties |
| Crispin Avon | Floor Manager |
| Dave Bushell | Technical Manager |