An Actor's Life for Me

An Actor's Life for Me

121991•30m•6.0/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(3)

Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 14, 1991

Last Aired

December 19, 1991

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Paul Mayhew-Archer

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

Air date: 1991-11-14

Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.

E2

I Can Do That

Air date: 1991-11-21

To obtain a major action role, Robert claims he can perform all sorts of athletic feats. Fortunately, he is a quick learner and almost gets away with it. Almost.

E3

Fathers and Sons

Air date: 1991-11-28

Robert and Sue are planning a vacation to Greece, but duty calls when he gets a small part. Unsure of how to tell Sue that he needs to delay his vacation plans, he claims he is adopted and must attend his 'real' father's funeral.

E4

May the Farce Be with You

Air date: 1991-12-05

Desmond and his wife are at the theatre to wish Robert good luck on his new part in a comedy, but the farce is acted in the dressing room when Desmond gets the wrong end of the stick after Robert explains the play.

E5

Night of the Living Dead

Air date: 1991-12-12

Robert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.

E6

Not Suitable for Parents

Air date: 1991-12-19

Robert has been cast in a sex comedy, but when Sue's straight-laced parents come to visit, he dares not have them see him in it. He suggests Sue take them to see 'The Importance of Being Earnest' instead. Bad decision.

Cast

John Gordon Sinclair

Robert Neilson

Victor Spinetti

Victor Spinetti

Desmond Shaw

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Sue Bishop

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