An Actor's Life for Me
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Play S1 E1Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
Cast: John Gordon Sinclair, Victor Spinetti, Gina McKee
12HDCC
Series 1
6 episodes
- 1. A Kiss Is Just a KissRobert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.12CC30minNov 14, 1991
- 2. I Can Do ThatTo obtain a major action role, Robert claims he can perform all sorts of athletic feats. Fortunately, he is a quick learner and almost gets away with it. Almost.12CC30minNov 21, 1991
- 3. Fathers and SonsRobert and Sue are planning a vacation to Greece, but duty calls when he gets a small part. Unsure of how to tell Sue that he needs to delay his vacation plans, he claims he is adopted and must attend his 'real' father's funeral.12CC30minNov 28, 1991
- 4. May the Farce Be with YouDesmond and his wife are at the theatre to wish Robert good luck on his new part in a comedy, but the farce is acted in the dressing room when Desmond gets the wrong end of the stick after Robert explains the play.12CC30minDec 5, 1991
- 5. Night of the Living DeadRobert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.12CC30minDec 12, 1991
- 6. Not Suitable for ParentsRobert has been cast in a sex comedy, but when Sue's straight-laced parents come to visit, he dares not have them see him in it. He suggests Sue take them to see 'The Importance of Being Earnest' instead. Bad decision.12CC30minDec 19, 1991
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An Actor's Life for Me
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Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Paul Mayhew-Archer
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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