Dead Ernest
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1982
- 7 episodes (1 series)
Ernest Springer ends up in heaven after being hit between the eyes by a champagne cork while celebrating his big win on the pools. Stars Andrew Sachs, Ken Jones, Harry Fowler, Janet Rawson and Zena Walker
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
After finding his time on earth cruelly shortened, Ernest Springer stands in line with the other new arrivals to heaven - it must be the British Section as there is a long queue!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 15th February 1982
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Andrew Sachs | Ernest Springer |
| Ken Jones | Archangel Derek |
| Harry Fowler | Cherub Fred |
| Janet Rawson | Archangel Doreen |
| Bill Waddington | Arthur |
| Seretta Wilson | Linda, Miss North Sea Oil |
| John Blythe | Celebrity |
| Gretchen Franklin | Alice |
| John Stevenson | Writer |
| Julian Roach | Writer |
| Alan Wallis | Director |
| Alan Wallis | Producer |
| Tony Charles | Producer |
| Allan McKeown | Executive Producer |
| Don Davidson | Production Designer |