The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie HigsonWriter
- Christine GernonDirector
Cast
- Paul WhitehouseTed / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
- Charlie HigsonRalph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father
- Kathy BurkeMrs. Ted
- Simon DayTall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy
- Paul BigleyShort Tom
- Arabella WeirMrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta Gladstone
- Mark WilliamsConfirmed Bachelor
- Louise BrillLulu
- Eryl MaynardMiss Paxman
- Simon RobertsCousin Jack
- Miranda RichardsonHenrietta Blough-Pendleton
- Gina BellmanHenrietta Spain
Stills
Themes
comedianromcomclass differenceslgbtwoman directorgay theme