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It's All Over Town (1963)
Character: Fat Friend
A series of musical vignettes formed from the dreams of a slumbering workman.
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Decorators Limited (1976)
Character: Councillor Eldridge
In hopes of winning a home decoration competition, the overbearing Mrs. Foster employs two men to repaint her flat. The kids volunteer to decorate the neighbouring flat of the elderly sisters. The front door keys are mixed up...
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The Flying Alberts (1963)
Character: Self
The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits to this film, both with their distinct ending. The other version is edited by Bruce Lacey and is four minutes shorter.
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Scene Nun, Take One (1964)
Character: N/A
An actress dressed as a nun flounces off a film set and has a series of encounters on the streets of London.
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The Cobblers of Umbridge (1973)
Character: Walter Tumbril
A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based in the fictional village of Umbridge.
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The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box (1981)
Character: Self
Old school comics join Kenny Everett for some old school comedy. Stand up routines are interspersed with sketches and stand up routines from Kenny Everett.
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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol (1985)
Character: the Ghost of Christmas Present
Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dickens, Esquire"
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Elementary, My Dear Watson (1973)
Character: Dr. Watson
Holmes and Watson must solve the bizarre murder of four solicitors stabbed in the back. The case involves Moriarty, Fu Manchu and an ancient Chinese custom. Meanwhile, a rattlesnake is killing off the members of a rich family.
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Death Becomes Me (1979)
Character: Lance (archive footage)
Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys, Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore) and Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis), investigate crimes.
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Is This a Record? (1973)
Character: N/A
John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
Character: Self
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
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Alice in Label Land (1974)
Character: (voice)
Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.
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Hamlet: The Video (1992)
Character: Host
The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
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Двенадцатая ночь (1992)
Character: Toby Belch (voice)
The events of the comedy take place in the country of Illyria, which for the English of Shakespeare's time was fabulous. The young Countess Olivia is loved by Orsino, Duke of Illyria. But the Countess is in mourning for her brother and refuses to receive the Duke's messengers.
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Keep It Up Downstairs (1976)
Character: Snotty Shuttleworth
The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the masters and the servants are prepared to co-operate in trying to find some cash - after all, most of them are enjoying liaisons of one kind or another among themselves, and none have any desire to give up their rewarding way of life...
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Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)
Character: Wilfred Crimble
While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
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The Best of the Adventures (1981)
Character: Wilfred Crimble (archive footage) (uncredited)
A feature-length compilation of the funniest and naughtiest bits from the legendary 1970s 'Adventures of a...' series!
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Flight of the Doves (1971)
Character: Tobias Cromwell
While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a master of disguises.
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12 + 1 (1969)
Character: Bennet
Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides to sell off them to get some money. Afterwards he gets to know that one of them contains documents worth a lot of money. So he begins an adventurous trip to regain possession of the chair. On the way he meets many strange people who would like to help or to swindle him.
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Consuming Passions (1988)
Character: N/A
Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
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Santa's Pocket Watch (1980)
Character: Narrator
Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big guy's sack. Later, Santa discovers the stowaway, and invites him to a special Christmas dinner, where he presents Sam with a special watch.
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)
Character: Dylan's Assistant
Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
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Nothing But the Best (1964)
Character: Gerry
Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972)
Character: N/A
Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. Bazza is an innocent abroad, fond of beer, Bondi and beautiful sheilas, but he soon settles into the Australian ghetto in Earls Court, where his old mate Curly has a flat.
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The Best House in London (1969)
Character: Sylvester Wall
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
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