The Big One. Image shows from L to R: Deirdre 'Deddie' Tobert (Sandi Toksvig), James Howard (Mike McShane). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
The Big One
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 1992
- 7 episodes (1 series)
American romantic writer James Howard, who has a rose-tinted view of the UK, comes to Britain for the first time to research his latest novel. Stars Mike McShane and Sandi Toksvig.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5
When James develops writer's block, Deddie only makes matters worse by offering to help.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 2nd April 1992
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Mike McShane | James Howard |
| Sandi Toksvig | Deirdre 'Deddie' Tobert |
| Mel Martin | Actor |
| Elly Brewer | Writer |
| Sandi Toksvig | Writer |
| John Henderson | Director |
| Mary Bell | Producer |
| Jimmy Mulville | Producer |
| Denise O'Donoghue | Executive Producer |
| Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
| Maria Djurkovic | Production Designer |
| Marie-Jeanne Lecca | Costume Designer |
| Alex Gurdon (as Alexander Gurdon) | Lighting Designer |