The Handyman. Image shows left to right: Lionel Hogg (Alfred Marks), Security Guard (Anthony Sagar)
The Handyman
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1963
- 1 pilot
Comedy pilot starring Alfred Marks as a highly-skilled worker stuck in a temporary job as handyman at an exclusive health clinic. Also features Anthony Sharp, Damaris Hayman, Anthony Sagar and Frank Williams.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1963
- Channel
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 1 Pilot
- Stars
- Alfred Marks, Anthony Sharp, Damaris Hayman, Anthony Sagar and Frank Williams
- Writers
- Alan Simpson and Ray Galton
- Director
- Duncan Wood
- Producer
- Duncan Wood
- Company
Out-of-work, machinist Lionel Hogg is forced to take a live-in position as caretaker, cleaner and all-round handyman at an exclusive weight loss clinic in a country house. As a member of staff rather than a patient he is at least allowed to leave the premises, but has few other freedoms.
After sneaking a pack of sausages in to cook over the boiler's fire, the smell spreads through the building's ventilation system and soon Lionel finds himself confronted with a new range of challenges - and opportunities!
Additional details
- Part of
- Also known as
-
- Comedy Playhouse: The Handyman
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Multi-camera
- Picture
- Black and white
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 12th April 1963 at 7:50pm on BBC One
- Episode length
- 25 minutes