Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Full House + Lame Ducks + The New Statesman

Some comedy from the 1980's.

Full House ran for three series (20 episodes) in the mid-80's. The first series has turned up. Whether the other 14 episodes ever do, who knows? Starring Christopher Strauli (who is probably best remembered for his starring role in Only When I Laugh along with James Bolam, Peter Bowles and Richard Wilson), Sabina Franklyn (Keep It In The Family), Natalie Forbes (The Other 'Arf, Surgical Spirit, New Tricks) and Brian Capron (Where The Heart Is).

Lame Ducks had two series (12 episodes) on BBC in the mid-80's, starring John Duttine (People Like Us, To Serve Them All My Days, Ain't Misbehavin', Heartbeat, WPC 56....to name a few) and Lorraine Chase (The Other 'Arf, Lock Stock..., Emmerdale) and Brian Murphy (Man About The House, George & Mildred, L For Lester, Last of the Summer Wine, The Cafe). Hopefully some more of this turns up someday. Only 3 episodes from the first series here. 

The New Statesman....not to be confused with the comedy of the same name starring the late Rik Mayall that came a couple years after this.....this one starred:

1 comment:

  1. Hi Mike,

    just recently found your blog, you've got a very impressive collection of shows! I'm interested in some of your comedy stuff (like The new statesman) and really would like to trade. Please get in touch. Thanks!

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