One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
6
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1h 6m
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Key Crew
DirectorChristine Gernon
WriterCharlie Higson
ComposerPhilip Pope
EditorMark Lawrence
Production DesignLes Stephenson
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BBC
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Cast
Paul Whitehouse
Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
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Charlie Higson
Ralph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father
Kathy Burke
Mrs. Ted
Simon Day
Tall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy
Paul Bigley
Short Tom
Arabella Weir
Mrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta Gladstone
Mark Williams
Confirmed Bachelor
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Louise Brill
Lulu
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Eryl Maynard
Miss Paxman
Simon Roberts
Cousin Jack
Miranda Richardson
Henrietta Blough-Pendleton
Gina Bellman
Henrietta Spain
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Catherine Newell
Arm Wrestling Woman
Fiona Allen
Dog Barking Woman
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Helen Creegen
Line Dancing Twin
