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An Actor's Life for Me

  • 1991
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.0/10

Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.

Latest: Series 1 · 1991

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  1. E1. A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

    Nov 14, 1991 · 30m

    Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.

  2. E2. I Can Do That

    Nov 21, 1991 · 30m

    To 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.

  3. E3. Fathers and Sons

    Nov 28, 1991 · 30m

    Robert 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.

  4. E4. May the Farce Be with You

    Dec 5, 1991 · 30m

    Desmond 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.

  5. E5. Night of the Living Dead

    Dec 12, 1991 · 30m

    Robert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.

  6. E6. Not Suitable for Parents

    Dec 19, 1991 · 30m

    Robert 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.

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