An Actor's Life For Me
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1991
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations. Stars John Gordon Sinclair, Gina McKee and Victor Spinetti.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Not Suitable For Parents
Sue's parents are in town and want to see Robert in one of his plays. As he is currently playing a transvestite in a sex farce, Robert thinks it would be inappropriate to bring them along and so suggests that Sue take them to see a more traditional play, The Importance of Being Earnest, sit them in the back row and pretend he is in it!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 19th December 1991
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Gordon Sinclair | Robert Neilson |
| Gina McKee | Sue Bishop |
| Victor Spinetti | Desmond Shaw |
| John Woodvine | Frank (Sue's dad) |
| Joolia Cappleman | Lane |
| Gwynne Davies | Rugby player |
| Antoni Garfield Henry | Rugby player |
| Elisabeth Hadfield | Jack |
| Ursula Smith | Joyce (Sue's mum) |
| Liza Sadovy | Algy |
| Susie Ann Watkins | Carol Marsham |
| Rod Culbertson | Policeman |
| Peter Hudson | Policeman |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Writer |
| Bryan Izzard | Director |
| Bryan Izzard | Producer |
| Alan Dixon | Editor |
| Phil Southby | Editor |
| Andy Barker | Editor |
| Lynda Kettle | Production Designer |
| Judy Loe | Casting Director |
| Kathryn Ayerst | Costume Designer |
| Karen Thomas | Make-up Designer |
| Andy Mosedale | Lighting Designer |
| Burt Rhodes | Musical Supervisor |
| Pippa Jones | Graphics |
| Tim Green | Sound Designer |
| Julie Hollins | Vision Mixer |
| Lesley Bywater | Production Manager |
| Dave Ballantyne | Camera |
| Teresa Powick | Production Assistant |
| Phil O'Shea | Properties |
| Debbie Hammond | Floor Manager |
| Simon Spencer | Production Manager |
| Mark Botfield | Sound Designer |
| Dave Bushell | Technical Manager |