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- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2009
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Fraught with problems and dealing with a cacophony of egos, Ring Mistress Lizzie must struggle to keep Circus Maestro going. Stars Amanda Holden, John Thomson, Sophie Thompson, Tony Robinson, Ruth Madoc and Bruce Mackinnon
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
Further details
When the Circus's most popular performer breaks both legs, diving 50 feet into a suitcase, Lizzie is forced to look for a replacement.
The only volunteer is Boyco the acrobat, but as the most talented member of the troupe, Lizzie can't afford to risk injuring him. Her only other options are a Chinese hypnotist, a human cannonball with a deathwish and a small, unwilling dog.
With showtime looming, it looks as if Lizzie will have to do the skydive herself...
Meanwhile Plonky the Clown takes his performance to the streets and gets into a fight with a living statue.
Notes
Originally scheduled to be broadcast as episode 2.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 16th December 2009
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Amanda Holden | Lizzie |
| John Thomson | Geoff |
| Sophie Thompson | Helen |
| Tony Robinson | Erasmus |
| Ruth Madoc | Georgie |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Boyco |
| Ralph Ineson | Admiral Lord Nelson |
| Daniel Peak | Writer |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
| Geoff Posner | Director |
| John Stroud | Producer |
| Marcus Mortimer | Producer |
| Jed Leventhall | Executive Producer |
| Simon Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |
| Sally Plum | Costume Designer |