• 1985
  • 30m
From the Top

Summary William Worthington gives up his job as a banker in order to go to a Theatre School as a very mature student. View more details

  • 1985
  • 30m

From the Top

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Bill Oddie Maggie Rennie Moyra Fraser Gavin Forward

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4.9

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 22, 1985

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Production companies : Central Independent Television

Summary William Worthington gives up his job as a banker in order to go to a Theatre School as a very mature student. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 22, 1985

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Production companies : Central Independent Television

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Bill Oddie in From the Top (1985)

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Episode 1 • Sep 22, 1985
The First Day
It's the first day at school for William Worthington, a 43 year old bank manager who longs to fulfill his life long dream of becoming a star. Although feeling quite out of place at The Jolly Theatre School run by sisters Annie and Dolly Jolly, William quickly makes friends with another new student, Humphrey Kulumbebwe.
Episode 2 • Sep 29, 1985
Back in the New Routine
William has trouble fitting in with the rest of his classmates, being 25 years older than the rest.
Episode 3 • Oct 06, 1985
Computer Games
William decides to purchase a computer for The Jolly Theatre School, as the Jolly sisters clearly can't afford one.
Episode 4 • Oct 13, 1985
The Big Fight
William and Humphrey decide to take a stand against class bully Wayne Layne.
Episode 5 • Oct 20, 1985
Make 'Em Laff
The Jolly sisters are teaching lessons in comedy. However, the classmates find it little to laugh about.
Episode 6 • Oct 27, 1985
Over the Rainbow - End of Term
The class puts on a performance of "The Wizard of Oz" and to his surprise, William is to play the part of Dorothy.
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