British Comedy Guide
Directors Commentary. Copyright: Jones The Film
Directors Commentary

Directors Commentary

  • TV comedy
  • ITV1
  • 2004
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Fictional director Peter de Lane (Rob Brydon) adds his own unique commentary to such shows as Bonanza and Only When I Laugh.

F
X
R
W
E

Key details

Genre
Comedy
Broadcast
2004
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
7 (1 series)
Creator
Paul Duddridge
Star
Rob Brydon
Writers
Paul Duddridge and Rob Brydon
Producer
Miles Ross
Company

Rob Brydon plays fictional television director Peter de Lane. As he commentates over such classic shows as Bonanza, Flambards and Only When I Laugh, we are given a glimpse at de Lane's prestigious career. Peppered with personal anecdotes and notes on the craft of making successful television, de Lane welcomes us into a life that has had many 'happy days punctuated by deep black pits of depression.'

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 28th January 2004 at 11pm on ITV1

Share this page