An Actor's Life for Me
Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
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An Actor's Life For Me BBC Series DVD
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
14-11-199130mRobert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.
- Ep 2
2.I Can Do That
21-11-199130mTo 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.
- Ep 3
3.Fathers and Sons
28-11-199130mRobert 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 ado...
- Ep 4
4.May the Farce Be with You
05-12-199130mDesmond 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 sti...
- Ep 5
5.Night of the Living Dead
12-12-199130mRobert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.
- Ep 6
6.Not Suitable for Parents
19-12-199130mRobert 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...
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