The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business, 1968 and 1973
Reg Varney heads an all star cast in this classic comedy drama film from 1973.
Whilst many remember the big screen version they forget that the film was actually a big screen version of a 1968 episode of ITV Playhouse of the same name, writer, director and starring …Reg Varney.
Both were written by Kevin Laffan, probably best known for creating soap opera Emmerdale.
Summary
‘Sherry’ Sheridan, a middle-aged compere and drag artiste currently stationed at a caravan site, is low on talent but high on ambition. Convinced he just needs one decent break to launch himself into the big time, he’s relentlessly optimistic – but sadly unaware that his family life is crumbling around him. Can Sherry manage to secure both his job, and his marriage?
Clips
TV Version in full
On The Big Screen
Starring
TV Version
Reg Varney
Frances Bennett
Christopher Chittell
Film Version
Reg Varney
Diana Coupland
Lee Montague
Details
TV Version
Channel: ITV
Written By: Kevin Laffan
Directed By: Christopher Hodson
Original Transmission Date: December 28th, 1968
Film Version
Written By: Kevin Laffan
Directed By: Christopher Hodson
UK Release Date: 9th February, 1973