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- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2009
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Fraught with problems and dealing with a cacophony of egos, Ring Mistress Lizzie must struggle to keep Circus Maestro going. Stars Amanda Holden, John Thomson, Sophie Thompson, Tony Robinson, Ruth Madoc and Bruce Mackinnon
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Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
Further details
Plonky the Clown visits the local children's hospital to spread the healing power of laughter and is soon banned for traumatising the children.
When Plonky comes down with a mystery virus, Lizzie is forced to step into his clown shoes and, to her surprise, she and Helen (Plinky the Clown) are a big hit. Their only problem now is how to prevent Plonky from recovering too quickly and returning to reclaim the act.
Meanwhile, Boyco takes on three extra jobs to boost circus funds and Georgie sends David the dog on a sponsored swim across the Channel.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 28th December 2009
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Amanda Holden | Lizzie |
| John Thomson | Geoff |
| Sophie Thompson | Helen |
| Tony Robinson | Erasmus |
| Ruth Madoc | Georgie |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Boyco |
| Ravi Aujla | Doctor |
| Guy Porritt | Father |
| Andi Osho | Mother |
| Raphael Nuzzoli | Young Boy At Party |
| Daniel Peak | Writer |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
| Geoff Posner | Director |
| John Stroud | Producer |
| Marcus Mortimer | Producer |
| Jed Leventhall | Executive Producer |
| Simon Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |
| Sally Plum | Costume Designer |