Overview
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Alan Braden
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Eric SykesWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 17, 1979
- Original language
- English
Cast
Eric SykesTaller Workman
Arthur LoweShorter Workman
Lionel BlairPaint-covered House Owner
Henry CooperBeer drinker
Harry H. CorbettAmourous Van Driver
Bernard CribbinsHouse painter
Robert DorningFork-Lift Truck Driver
Diana DorsWoman with Rose
Charlie DrakeDelivery man with cake
Jimmy EdwardsPoliceman
Deryck GuylerMilkman
Charles HawtreyCo-Driver
Frankie HowerdPhotographer
James HuntOne-Eyed Truck Driver
Liza GoddardYoung Lady Helped Across the Road
Kenny LynchDustman
Brian MurphyVan Driver at Timber Yard
Kate O'MaraConcerned Passerby
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteOld Gent Wanting to Cross the Road
Frank WindsorMotorist
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