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Paris

Paris

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1994
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Alain Degout is artist living in 1920s Paris who wants to be famous, but his work gets him nowhere. Starring Alexei Sayle. Stars Alexei Sayle, Neil Morrissey, Allan Corduner, James Dreyfus, Simon Godley and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Les Gimmiques

Hearing talk of a portrait commission, Degout sets about devising an attention-catching gimmick in order to win the work. However, it seems that every other aspiring Parisian has had the same idea.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 28th October 1994
Time
9:30pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alexei Sayle Alain Degout
Neil Morrissey Paul Rochet
Allan Corduner Minotti
James Dreyfus Beluniare
Simon Godley Pilo
Beverley Klein Madame Ovary
Walter Sparrow Hugo
Guest cast
Clare Cathcart Mirielle
Elizabeth Kettle (as Liz Kettle) Valerie
Rebecca Front Madame Trombaut
Stephen Moore General Trombaut
Writing team
Graham Linehan Writer
Arthur Mathews Writer
Production team
Liddy Oldroyd Director
Sioned Wiliam Producer
Peter Fincham Executive Producer
Graham Hutchings Editor
Dennis De Groot Production Designer
Harvey Brough Composer

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