The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Comedy

Seasons

Car Along the Pass

1. Car Along the Pass

Air Date: 1977-02-17

A couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.

Swap You One of These for One of Those

2. Swap You One of These for One of Those

Air Date: 1977-02-24

A bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.

Cheers

3. Cheers

Air Date: 1977-03-03

Two old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.

Naught for Thy Comfort

4. Naught for Thy Comfort

Air Date: 1977-03-10

After a three-day flight, Richard Burton arrives home, excited to see his wife, unfortunately all he has is a note from her. Even worse, nobody wants to hear his problems.

Variations on a Theme

5. Variations on a Theme

Air Date: 1977-03-17

The eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.

I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

6. I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

Air Date: 1977-03-31

Eternally irritating neighbour Jim pops round during 'Macmillan and Wife'. Once he gets into his head that Burt Reynolds is in the programme, he refuses to let it drop.

Big Deal in York City

7. Big Deal in York City

Air Date: 1977-04-07

Albert has had a successful day at the races, and on the train journey home, he encounters a trio of men, who are happy to have a 'friendly' game of cards with him.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1977-02-17

Episodes

7 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Yorkshire Television

Yorkshire Television