The Galton and Simpson Playhouse
British comedy writing maestros Ray Galton and Alan Simpson ('Hancock's Half Hour', 'Steptoe and Son') created the 'Playhouse' series in the late Seventies, giving free expression to their renowned penchant for black humour and social drama realism. This collection of the seven stand-alone episodes features the talents of, among others, Arthur Lowe, Leonard Rossiter, Warren Mitchell, Richard Briers, Frances De La Tour, Charles Gray and Roy Kinnear.
Year: 1977
Genre: TV Comedy, Alice's Playhouse, Television Shows, As Seen on TV - Comedy
Country: UK
Director: Duncan Wood
Starring: Anton Diffring, Arthur Lowe, Charles Gray, Freddie Jones, Leonard Rossiter, Mona Washbourne, Richard Briers, Robert Dorning, Roy Kinnear, Warren Mitchell, Nicholas Courtney, Patricia Hayes, John Bird, Henry McGee, Frances de la Tour
Duration: 175 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sexual references.
Location in store: Comedy (TV)
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