The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
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The Legacy of Reginald Perrin

7.3 / 10
1996
1 season
7 episodes
Comedy

Reginald Perrin has passed on, bequeathing a fortune to his family and friends. There is one condition though; they must each do something bizarre to qualify for their inheritance.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Reggie's Will

    22-09-199630m

    Reginald Perrin’s family and colleagues gather for the reading of his will. He’s left them large amounts of money, but only if they complete some utterly absurd tasks.

  • Ep 2

    2.The Unlikely Leader

    29-09-199630m

    Eager to claim their share of Reggie's fortune, everyone embarks on individual attempts at absurdity, but fail dismally. They decide to pool their resources but wong as a group is...

  • Ep 3

    3.BROSCOR

    29-09-199630m

    Joan introduces a new face to the group. Hank, Joan's new boyfriend. Is voted into the team in their quest for absurdity. Deciding to form the Bloodless Revolution of Senior Citize...

  • Ep 4

    4.The Split

    06-10-199630m

    A dearth of ideas dampens morale until Jimmy (trying to pass Elizabeth's ideas off as his own, with her consent, of course) suggests splitting into two units: one as a Think Tank,...

  • Ep 5

    5.Suspicions

    20-10-199630m

    C.J is not himself (or so everybody thinks) because he is being incredibly nice. Suspicious of his motives, Jimmy nominates Tom and David to keep an eye on C.J. to find out what is...

  • Ep 6

    6.Jimmy's Inspiration

    27-10-199630m

    After the wedding reception, David (nursing a hangover) worries that he may have blown the security surrounding the group's idea for taking over the Goverment. Jimmy has an inspira...

  • Ep 7

    7.The Day of Revolution

    27-10-199630m

    It is the day of the revolution and thousands of OAPs converge on London in coaches hijacked by the team for their bloodless revolution. As well as marching on Whitehall to take ov...

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