William Rushton
Рождение : 1937-08-18, Chelsea, England
Смерть : 1996-12-11
История
William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.
Himself
Live show of Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer, recorded at the Hackney Empire
Himself
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton (Tyler Butterworth) accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
Narrator
Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big guy's sack. Later, Santa discovers the stowaway, and invites him to a special Christmas dinner, where he presents Sam with a special watch.
Dodger
Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.
Wilfred Crimble
While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
Snotty Shuttleworth
The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the masters and the servants are prepared to co-operate in trying to find some cash - after all, most of them are enjoying liaisons of one kind or another among themselves, and none have any desire to give up their rewarding way of life...
Councillor Eldridge
In hopes of winning a home decoration competition, the overbearing Mrs. Foster employs two men to repaint her flat. The kids volunteer to decorate the neighbouring flat of the elderly sisters. The front door keys are mixed up...
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Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.
John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
Walter Tumbril
A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based in the fictional village of Umbridge.
Tobias Cromwell
While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a master of disguises.
Bennet
13 стульев - такое наследство досталось парикмахеру Марио от тётушки. Не зная, что в одном из стульев спрятано на 100 тысяч фунтов стерлингов драгоценностей, Марио продаёт их через антикварный магазин...
Barclays Bank documentary about computers in the UK and how they might be used in the future.
Sylvester Wall
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Dylan's Assistant
Гарриет Блоссом (Ширли Маклейн) замужем за Робертом Блоссомом (Ричард Аттенборо), бизнесменом, который скорее проведет ночь на своей фабрике бюстгальтеров, чем дома с ней. Однажды швейная машинка Харриет ломается, поэтому Роберт посылает ремонтника Эмброуза (Джеймс Бут) починить ее. Это похоть с первого взгляда для Гарриет, которая убеждает Эмброуза спрятаться на чердаке для свидания. Когда ее новый кавалер не проявляет никакого желания уходить, пара начинает многолетний роман прямо под носом у Роберта.
Tremayne Gascoyne
1910. Газетный магнат лорд Ронслей, желая доказать, что Великобритания N 1 не только на море, но и в воздухе, назначает приз в 10 тысяч фунтов тому, кто выиграет авиагонку через Ла-Манш, организованную газетой «Daily Post». В борьбу за приз вступают американский ковбой Орвил Ньютон вместе с дочерью лорда Патрисией, бравый лейтенант британских военно-воздушных сил и жених Патрисии Ричард Мейс, злодей-англичанин сэр Персивал Уэр-Эрмитаж, вечно влюбленный француз Пьер Дюбуа, фанатичный немецкий полковник фон Гольштейн, итальянский граф Эмилио Понтичелли и японский военный пилот Ямамото.
The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits of this film, both with their own distinct ending.
An actress dressed as a nun flounces off a film set and has a series of encounters on the streets of London.
Gerry
Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
Fat Friend
A series of musical vignettes formed from the dreams of a slumbering workman.