British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

All You Need Is Cash

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1978
  • 1 episode

TV film special from Eric Idle and Neil Innes, spoofing the world of pop music. Also features John Halsey, Ricky Fataar, Michael Palin, George Harrison, Bianca Jagger and more.

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