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 3 - Fathers And Sons
Sue has booked a holiday in Greece but Robert, buoyed by his recent success on the fringe circuit, is reluctant to go in case he loses a part while he is away. In a complicated piece of subterfuge, Robert arranges to go to the funeral of a fictional "real" father that occurs during the holiday. As usual, nothing goes to plan!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 28th 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 |
| Pat Coombs | Mrs. Dobbs |
| Lynn Scott-Farrell | Brenda |
| Paul Courtenay Hyu (as Paul Courtenay Hugh) | Barry |
| Vera Jakob | Mrs. Jay |
| Pik Sen Lim | Lin |
| Tim Marriott | Policeman |
| Tanya Ronder | WPC |
| Ann-Louise Ross | Jean |
| Roy Sampson | Gordon |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Writer |
| Bryan Izzard | Director |
| Bryan Izzard | Producer |
| Alan Dixon | Editor |
| Chris Murison | Editor |
| Lynda Kettle | Production Designer |
| Judy Loe | Casting Director |
| Kathryn Ayerst | Costume Designer |
| Karen Thomas | Make-up Designer |
| Andy Mosedale | Lighting Designer |
| Burt Rhodes | Musical Supervisor |
| Tim Green | Sound Designer |
| Julie Hollins | Vision Mixer |
| Lesley Bywater | Production Manager |
| Dave Ballantyne | Camera |
| Teresa Powick | Production Assistant |
| Phil O'Shea | Properties |
| Debbie Hammond | Floor Manager |
| Bob Chaplin | Technical Manager |
| Duncan Cooper | Production Manager |
| Simon Spencer | Production Manager |