The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
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1.Car Along the Pass
17-02-197725 minA couple go on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but the husband never stops complaining, particularly when they get stuck in a cable car.
2.Swap You One of These for One of Those
24-02-197725 minA bored office worker is invited by a colleague to spice up his life at a wife-swapping party.
3.Cheers
03-03-197722 minTwo old friends who have always done everything together find themselves at a crossroads when one reveals that he's to marry that weekend.
4.Naught for Thy Comfort
10-03-197724 minAfter 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.
5.Variations on a Theme
17-03-197724 minThe eternal triangle can have more than one outcome.
6.I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds
31-03-197725 minEternally 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.
7.Big Deal in York City
07-04-197725 minAlbert 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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