The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)
The High Life

The High Life

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1994 - 1995
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Scottish comedy series about the crew of a cut-price airline shuttle service between Prestwick and Heathrow. Stars Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart.

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All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Alan Cumming Sebastian Flight
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Forbes Masson Steve McCracken
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Siobhan Redmond Shona Spurtle
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Patrick Ryecart Captain Hilary Duff
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Peter Blake Guy Wersch
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
 1
Peter Blythe Vincent Stoat
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 1
Louise Breslin Woman on Plane
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Robert Carr Gordon Ferret
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 1
Kimberly Gallagher Aurora Borealis Wersch
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
 1
John Grieve Mr McFadyen (Inspector)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
 1
Anna Hepburn Woman On Plane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 1
Sally Howitt Heather Argyll (Sexy Stewardess)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
 1
Pamela Kelly Mrs. Ina Stott (Pianist)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
 1
Ronnie Letham Haldene Ducaan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 1
David Lyon Reggie Collins (Shona's Dad)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
 1
Hilary Lyon Jackie Strachan
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 2
Jenny McCrindle Avril McKechnie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 1
Stuart McQuarrie Struan Byre
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 2
Alex Norton Hal
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
John Ramage Lawrence McColl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
 1
Ann Scott-Jones Gretchen Betjeman (Instructor)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
 1
Gerda Stevenson Avril
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Geoffrey Toone Earl Islay
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
 2
Molly Weir Prof Agnes Wormit
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 1
Sybil Wintrope Pam (Police Officer)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Alan Cumming Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Forbes Masson Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Angie De Chastelai Smith Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Tony Dow Director
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Tony Dow Producer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Anne Pivcevic Associate Producer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Mark Lawrence Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Chris Wadsworth Editor
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Charmian Adams Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Donal Woods Production Designer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Alan Cumming Composer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Graham Jarvis Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 6
Forbes Masson Composer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Feart
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birl
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Winch
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Choob
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Dug
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dunk
 7
Judy Loe Casting Director
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Robin Stubbs Costume Designer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Christine Greenwood Make-up Designer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1
Clive Thomas Lighting Designer
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  1. Pilot - Comic Asides: The High Life
 1

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