The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

30min

Comedy

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

Episodes

Cast

Car Along the Pass

1. Car Along the Pass

25min

17th Feb 1977

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

Swap You One of These for One of Those

2. Swap You One of These for One of Those

25min

24th Feb 1977

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

Cheers

3. Cheers

22min

3rd Mar 1977

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

Naught for Thy Comfort

4. Naught for Thy Comfort

24min

10th Mar 1977

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.

Variations on a Theme

5. Variations on a Theme

24min

17th Mar 1977

The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.

I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

25min

31st Mar 1977

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.

Big Deal in York City

7. Big Deal in York City

25min

7th Apr 1977

Albert has had a successful day at the races, and on the train journey home, he encounters a trio of men, who are happy to have a 'friendly' game of cards with him.

First air date

17th Feb 1977

Last air date

7th Apr 1977

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks