Walking The Planks
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1985
- 1 episode
Comedy pilot about the restoration of a seaside resort's pier, based on It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Stars Michael Elphick, Richard Wilson, Vivienne Martin, Donald Hewlett, Gary Raynsford and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1985
- Channel
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 1
- Stars
- Michael Elphick, Richard Wilson, Vivienne Martin, Donald Hewlett, Gary Raynsford, Jean Cope, Ray Gatenby, John Clive and more
- Writers
- Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles
- Director
- Harold Snoad
- Producer
- Harold Snoad
- Company
Ron Archer only allowed himself the merest flirtation with the three Rs. However, over the years, he has carefully developed a fourth R - Resourcefulness. This comes to the fore when he decides to buy an old seaside pier. All he needs is the money!
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 2nd August 1985 at 8:30pm on BBC One
- Episode length
- 30 minutes