One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Stars: Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Kathy Burke, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, Gina Bellman
Crew: Charlie Higson (Writer), Charlie Higson (Executive Producer), Henrietta Hope (Associate Producer), Geoffrey Perkins (Executive Producer), Paul Schlesinger (Producer), Paul Whitehouse (Executive Producer)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Studio: BBC
Runtime: 66 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 26, 1998
IMDb: 4.4
