Colin's Sandwich
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1988 - 1990
- 12 episodes (2 series)
The story follows the life of an amateur writer and his attempts to get his work published. Stars Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Mike Grady, Tony Haase, Lee Cornes and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Night On The Town
During the meal Colin gets increasingly distracted by this incident and confesses to Langley that he's not been listening.
He tells Des about the incident but Des reveals he was faced with a similar situation and ended up in hospital trying to defend an old lady.
Further details
Colin is at work. He's supposed to attend a Euro tunnel do but ends up giving Graham a warning for skiving off work instead. Graham tells him that he's been to a job interview and that Collins sad for not moving on.
When he gets home Colin finds out his story has been accepted. He asks Jen to come around and celebrate but she has to entertain a client which causes an argument. Jen eventually cancels and goes to Colins. However Colin spoils the night by revealing he feels that they may be counting their chickens and Langley may change his mind.
Colin gets an invitation to dinner with Langley. On the way to the dinner there is an incident on the tube when an old lady confronts some yobs for playing loud music. She gets a mouthful and berates the rest of the carriage for not helping.
Over dinner Colin can't help thinking about the incident and ignores most of what Langley is saying eventually breaking down and revealing what has been on his mind.
The following day Colin and Des are in the supermarket where Des attempts to placate Colin's guilt. Later he tells Colin that he had been faced with a similar situation although he intervened and ended up in casualty. Colin tells Des to stay away.
On the way to the station the next day Colin berates himself for his inaction. On the train two lads start smoking and are told off by another passenger. Colin goes up to them and says 'Is this Kilburn?' And walks off.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 21st November 1988
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Mel Smith | Colin Watkins |
Louisa Rix | Jenny Anderson |
Mike Grady | Des |
Tony Haase | Trevor |
Lee Cornes | Graham |
Andrew Robertson | Travers |
Michael Medwin | John Langley |
Claire Toeman | Langley's Secretary |
Paul Bassett Davies (as Paul B Davies) | Waiter |
Sylvia Barter | Elderly Lady |
Mark Burdis | Yob |
Adam French | Yob |
Raymond Mason | City Gent |
Kevin Allen | Smoker |
Mmoloki Chrystie | Smoker |
Terry Kyan | Writer |
Paul Smith | Writer |
Jamie Rix | Director |
John Kilby | Producer |
Jamie Rix | Producer |
Phil Southby | Editor |
Jo Day | Production Designer |
Andrew Mackenzie | Costume Designer |
Vicky Pocock | Make-up Designer |
Bert Postlethwaite | Lighting Designer |
Christine Büttner | Graphics |
John Barclay | Vision Mixer |
Nicholas Barrett (as Nicolas Barrett) | Properties |
Jim Cadman | Sound Designer |
Sarah Cobbe | Production Assistant |
Alec Curtis | Camera |
Michael Spencer | Sound Designer |
Paul Kay | Camera |
Peter Laskie | Production Manager |
Christine Mellor | Production Assistant |
Kerry Waddell | Floor Manager |
Mike Jarrett | Technical Co-ordinator |
Richard Wilson | Technical Co-ordinator |