The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Anderson (Geoffrey Palmer), C.J. (John Barron)
The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin

The Legacy Of Reginald Perrin

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1996
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Reginald Perrin's family and friends must do something absurd in order to inherit his fortune. Stars Pauline Yates, Geoffrey Palmer, John Barron, John Horsley, Bruce Bould and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4

Elizabeth decides that they ought to set up a think tank and a policy research unit. Together they come up with several ideas to combat ageism including young-age pensions, face drops and fashion shows for older people. The group spirit is further reinforced by Tom and Linda's reconciliation and their decision to re-marry.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 13th October 1996
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Pauline Yates Elizabeth Perrin
Geoffrey Palmer Jimmy Anderson
John Barron C.J.
John Horsley Doc Morrissey
Bruce Bould David Harris-Jones
Theresa Watson Prue Harris-Jones
Michael Fenton Stevens Hank Millbeck
Tim Preece Tom Patterson
Sally-Jane Spencer Linda Perrin
Patricia Hodge Geraldine Hackstraw
Guest cast
Brenda Cowling Mrs. Wren
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
John Dunstan Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
David Buckingham Production Designer
Judy Loe Casting Director
Robin Stubbs Costume Designer
Kerin Parfitt Make-up Designer
Duncan Brown Lighting Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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