A Show Called Fred was the successor series to The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion and broadcast only in London area. It was 25 minutes plus adverts. It was predominantly a sketch comedy attempting to translate the audio antics of the The Goon Show into visual antics in bizarre and often surreal comedy sketches which just suddenly ended with a new sketch beginning. Many performers played small parts in the shows like Ernest Clark, Jon Jon Keefe, Patricia Driscoll, etc. Famous people of the day like Hans and Lotte Hass were parodied. Canadian star, Patti Lewis had a singing spot about the middle of the show, and Max Geldray a music spot later on. There were few taboos with sketches showing people in various states of undress, cameramen, behind the scenes workers and the studios. The Ying Tong song was sung for no apparent reason at various times. The series was written by Spike Milligan and produced and directed by Richard Lester. It was followed by Son of Fred later in 1956. A half hour special Best of Fred was broadcast on 18 September 1963 combining surviving sketches from A Show Called Fred and Son of Fred. The 1995 convention of the Goon Show Preservation Society was billed as A Weekend Called Fred.
Man of the World was an ATV drama series, distributed by ITC Entertainment. The show ran in the United Kingdom in 1962 and 1963 for 20 one-hour episodes in monochrome. The series stars Craig Stevens as Michael Strait, a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung place as Iraq, Indo-China, and Algiers. Tracy Reed co-stars in the first season.
In 'The Return of the Pink Panther,' Inspector Clouseau is on the trail of a stolen diamond known as the 'Pink Panther.' As he investigates, he must also contend with a notorious cat burglar who is causing chaos. With his classic bumbling style, Clouseau navigates through false accusations, absurd situations, and a cast of eccentric characters to solve the case.
When a blind man goes on a blind date, he finds himself caught up in a series of comedic and chaotic situations, including mistaken identity, mistaken intentions, and a wild chase through the city.
Inspector Clouseau must stop a former Chief Inspector from kidnapping scientists and holding the world ransom.
Son of Fred was the successor series to The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d and A Show Called Fred. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion and broadcast only in the London area, Midlands and Northern England. It was the third and final in a series of sketch comedy shows attempting to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television. Spike Milligan concentrated on writing and only made small walk on appearances, leaving the lead acting to Peter Sellers. The series was produced and directed by Richard Lester.
In A Shot in the Dark, Inspector Jacques Clouseau finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. With his clumsy nature and comical antics, Clouseau must clear his name and solve the mystery.
In 1934 Paris, a destitute female soprano named Victoria is discovered by Carole, a homosexual cabaret performer. To help Victoria succeed, Carole proposes that she disguise herself as a man and become a female impersonator. Victoria agrees and adopts the persona of Count Victor Grazinski, which leads to a rise in fame and success. However, complications arise when a Chicago gangster becomes infatuated with Victor/Victoria, and a romance develops between Victoria and a wealthy Englishman named King Marchan, who is unaware of Victor's true identity.
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d was the first serious attempt to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television. It was made by Associated-Rediffusion during 1956 and was broadcast only in the London area. It combined elements of a sitcom and sketch comedy with Peter Sellers as the editor of a tatty Victorian newspaper, The Idiot Weekly. The headlines of the paper were used as links to comedy sketches. Although written mainly by Spike Milligan, there were many contributions from members of the writers' co-operative Associated London Scripts, including Dave Freeman and Terry Nation, with Eric Sykes credited as the script editor. The series was produced and directed by Richard Lester. It was followed by A Show Called Fred and Son of Fred. The title was revived by Spike Milligan for the Australian radio series The Idiot Weekly.
Comedy drama set during World War Two following the misadventures of two very different bandsmen - one an ex-air force pilot, the other a draft dodging, scheming private detective - as they get caught up with gangsters and romance in blitz torn London.
The Metaliens, alien robots intent on galactic domination, encounter a major setback. Their enormous Space Saucer, 'Compromise', enters a black hole in a strange, uncharted region of Space, and collides with another craft – sending the Kleptonite Ball, their precious cargo and the key to Universal Conquest, hurtling to a planet inhabited by primitive life forms: Earth. Having materialised in a bar, the Ball variously functions as a Christmas tree decoration, a bathroom ornament, and a fortune-teller's prop. The Metaliens must retrieve the Kleptonite Ball if their mission is ever to succeed. And that's when their problems really begin…
In 19th-century Victorian England, a group of adventurers, including a French woman, a German man, and a captain, set out on a mission to travel to the moon. They face various challenges, including unfaithful fiancées, experiment gone wrong, and a kidnapping plot. With the help of a financier, engineer, and explosives expert, they build a rocket ship and embark on a space adventure filled with mistaken identities, chases, and love triangles.
A group of scientists visit a haunted mansion and encounter a series of murders by a masked killer. They must solve the mystery and survive the night.
In London, a group of jewel thieves led by Pearly Gates plans to rob an armored car. However, they are unaware that a notorious police inspector is tailing them. With plenty of twists and turns, the gang's plan goes awry and chaos ensues.
Six-part drama filmed in Slovenia based on Elizabeth Goudge's A Little White Horse.
Salt & Pepper is a comedy crime thriller set in 1960s London. The movie follows the story of two nightclub owners as they get caught up in a web of espionage, murder, and impersonations. With a touch of buddy comedy and interracial friendship, Salt & Pepper is a swinging 60s spy spoof filled with coincidence, singing, and fistfights.
When Dr. Robert "Sweeney" Todd arrives to fill his post at a new hospital, he is shocked to see the lengths that the nurses go to in caring for their patients.
Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.
In 'The Plank,' two inept workmen are given the task of delivering a plank of wood across town. However, their journey is filled with hilarious mishaps and accidents that make their simple task nearly impossible.
A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train