Pilot

Summary England in the late 1950s: Jeffrey Fairbrother is an unassuming Cambridge academic suffering a mid-life crisis. His wife wants a divorce and he wants a change of career. He applies to become the entertainments manager at Maplins, a South coast holiday camp. Also up for the job is comedian Ted Bovis, a seasoned entertainer who knows how to work a crowd, but Jeff gets the job due to his administrative background and Ted remains Camp Host. Jeff feels that he should step down and give Ted the post but he is encouraged to stay when an elderly couple express their appreciation of his efforts.

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Paul Shane Jeffrey Holland Ruth Madoc Felix Bowness

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Genres : Comedy

Release date : Dec 31, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Warner's Holiday Camp, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary England in the late 1950s: Jeffrey Fairbrother is an unassuming Cambridge academic suffering a mid-life crisis. His wife wants a divorce and he wants a change of career. He applies to become the entertainments manager at Maplins, a South coast holiday camp. Also up for the job is comedian Ted Bovis, a seasoned entertainer who knows how to work a crowd, but Jeff gets the job due to his administrative background and Ted remains Camp Host. Jeff feels that he should step down and give Ted the post but he is encouraged to stay when an elderly couple express their appreciation of his efforts.

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Dec 31, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Warner's Holiday Camp, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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