Simply Sykes ( The Eric Sykes 1990 Show / Sykes: With the Lid Off )

Simply Sykes (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Eric Sykes 1990 Show / Sykes: With the Lid Off
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
100 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1971 - 1982 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Dennis Kirkland
Eric Sykes

Written By:
Eric Sykes

Actors:
Eric Sykes ..... Producer
Tommy Cooper ..... Entertainer
John Williams ..... Himself - Guitarist
Dandy Nichols ..... Mrs. Featherstonehaugh
Chic Murray ..... Philip Axelrod
Henry Cooper ..... Himself
Leslie Mitchell ..... Himself
Stephen Calcutt ..... Jessie palethorpe
Eric Sykes
Hattie Jacques
Dilys Watling
Philip Gilbert
Leslie Noyes
Johnny Greenland

Synopsis:

By the early 1970s, Oldham-born Eric Sykes had become one of TVs best-loved comedy performers. Following the phenomenal success of the Sykes series he spread his wings in a number of one-off shows and films. This DVD comprises two shows made for Thames Television between 1971 and 1982. Filled with Erics warm observational humour and exploiting his keen eye for the absurd, the shows reunite him with several comedy collaborators, including fellow Plank star Tommy Cooper and long-term working partner, friend and Sykes co-star Hattie Jacques; Glaswegian actor/comedian Chic Murray and Dandy Nichols are among the other guest stars, with musical interludes from classical guitarist John Williams. THE ERIC SYKES 1990 SHOW: Eric makes a prediction; by 1990, celebrities will have to pay for their own TV shows. Starring in his vision of the future are Tommy Cooper, Chic Murray, Dandy Nichols, Leslie Mitchell and classical guitarist John Williams. SYKES - WITH THE LID OFF: Eric dares to take the lid off the many and varied forms of theatrical entertainment, with the help of Hattie Jacques, Dilys Watling, Leslie Noyes, Philip Gilbert and dancers The Ladybirds.

The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (1982)
Special which centers around the idea of a variety show in 1990. Tommy Cooper, as main star, has to employ the other acts, who include Henry Cooper and Leslie Mitchell as well as John Williams, and TV personnel, producer (Sykes), Exec. Prod. (Chic Murray) etc.
Sykes: With the Lid Off (1971)
Eric has a Walter Mitty-style dream that he will produce a star-studded spectacular on Broadway - but will his dreams die before his starry eyes? Diana Coupland and John Williams are Eric's special guests. THE ERIC SYKES 1990 SHOW: Eric makes a prediction: by 1990, celebrities will have to pay for their own TV shows. Starring in his vision of the future are Tommy Cooper, Chic Murray, Dandy Nichols, Leslie Mitchell and classical guitarist John Williams.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 February, 2015.