Rent Colin's Sandwich: Series (1990)
4.1 of 5 from 57 ratings
6h 0min
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- Synopsis:
Mel Smith is best known for 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' and 'Alas Smith and Jones'. In this much loved 1980s BBC sitcom, the late comedian plays an aspiring writer stuck in a soul destroying day job. Depressed Colin Watkins (Mel Smith) works for the British Rail Passenger Relations Office, otherwise known as the complaints department. He doesn't like his job much and has dreams of becoming a full-time writer, toiling late into the night trying to realise his ambitions. Distracting him are his girlfriend Jenny, best friend Des, and the obnoxiously happy couple Richard and Sarah. He takes a step towards achieving his ambition when one of his short stories is accepted for publication in "The Langley Book of Horror". In Series 2, a famous film producer offers Colin the chance of adapting his short story for a film. Colin jumps at the chance but disruptions in various guises continue to derail him, and keep him tied to the desk job. - Actors:
- Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Tony Haase, Andrew Robertson, Lee Cornes, Mike Grady, Kim Clifford, Jane Booker, Ken Campbell, Michael Medwin, Nicholas Pritchard, Lindsay Duncan, Ian Collier, Gwen Taylor, Paul B. Davies, Mmoloki Chrystie, Claire Toeman, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Robert Llewellyn, Geoffrey McGivern
- Directors:
- John Kilby
- Producers:
- John Kilby, Jamie Rix
- Creators:
- Terry Kyan, Paul Smith
- Writers:
- Terry Kyan, Paul Smith
- Studio:
- Simply Media
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Comedies, TV Sitcoms
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Reviews (1) of Colin's Sandwich: Series
Underrated gem - Colin's Sandwich: Series review by RB
Underrated comedy. It particularly struck a chord with me, because the first time I saw this show, I was aspiring to be a short story writer myself. The thought processes of Colin, with his boring job and dreams of becoming a respected author, though exaggerated, mirrored some of my own experiences. Very funny seies. Recommended.
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