British Comedy Guide

Dead Ernest

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1982
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Ernest Springer ends up in heaven after being hit between the eyes by a champagne cork while celebrating his big win on the pools. Stars Andrew Sachs, Ken Jones, Harry Fowler, Janet Rawson and Zena Walker

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Series 1, Episode 5

Enrolling in the British School of Haunting seems a possible way of getting back to Earth for Ernest. But finding that the principals are Archangel Derek and Cherub Fred does not raise his spirits.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th March 1982
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Andrew Sachs Ernest Springer
Ken Jones Archangel Derek
Harry Fowler Cherub Fred
Janet Rawson Archangel Doreen
Zena Walker Edna Springer
Guest cast
Mark Kingston Ron Dodd
Joseph Greig Eric the Poltergeist
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Julian Roach Writer
Production team
Alan Wallis Director
Alan Wallis Producer
Tony Charles Producer
Allan McKeown Executive Producer
Don Davidson Production Designer

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