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The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

  • 1977
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season

A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Latest: Series 1 · 1977

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  1. E1. Car Along the Pass

    Feb 17, 1977 · 25m

    A couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.

  2. E2. Swap You One of These for One of Those

    Feb 24, 1977 · 25m

    A bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.

  3. E3. Cheers

    Mar 3, 1977 · 22m

    Two old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.

  4. E4. Naught for Thy Comfort

    Mar 10, 1977 · 24m

    After a three-day flight, Richard Burton arrives home, excited to see his wife, unfortunately all he has is a note from her. Even worse, nobody wants to hear his problems.

  5. E5. Variations on a Theme

    Mar 17, 1977 · 24m

    The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.

  6. E6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

    Mar 31, 1977 · 25m

    Eternally irritating neighbour Jim pops round during 'Macmillan and Wife'. Once he gets into his head that Burt Reynolds is in the programme, he refuses to let it drop.

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