The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
1977 · 30m · Comedy
A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Episodes
1. Car Along the Pass25m · A couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.
2. Swap You One of These for One of Those25m · A bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.
3. Cheers22m · Two old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.
4. Naught for Thy Comfort24m · 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.
5. Variations on a Theme24m · The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.
6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds25m · 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.
7. Big Deal in York City25m · 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.More Like This
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