Description
4 of Eric Sykes' funniest specials collected on DVD for the first time over 3 hours of classic comedy!
In the tradition of Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin comes Eric Sykes and his famous comedy players. These one-off specials are the pinnacle of Sykes output and some of the most fondly remembered television comedies from the 70s and 80s featuring Sykes brilliant use of visual humour, all based on a single premise.
THE PLANK
Joined by Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army), Sykes is in need of a single plank of wood to complete the floor in his house, but transporting "the plank" from the builders yard to the construction site sees them involved in one scrape after another as a cavalcade of British comedy stars hinder their efforts.
THE PLANK is joined on DVD by 3 other Eric Sykes dialogue free comic masterpieces made for Thames Television during the eighties including:
RHUBARB RHUBARB!
A police inspector is intent on winning a round of golf with the local vicar by having his constable "help" his game along, but the vicar seeks assistance from a higher authority.
IT'S YOUR MOVE
A pair of newlyweds soon discover their removal firm (comprising of Eric Sykes & Tommy Cooper) aren't the most careful or reliable of firms.
MR. H. IS LATE
Undertaker Eric Sykes must navigate the removal of a body from the 26th floor of a block of flats in time for its funeral at the church.
Details
Released: Wed 24 Aug 2005
Catalogue Number: DAVID0702
Rating: 
Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
What are DVD regions?
- Studio: Umbrella
- Feature:
- All New Exclusive Audio Commentaries & Interviews
- Production Notes
- Full Length Eric Sykes Feature “the Big Freeze” (75 Mins)
- Discs: 1
- Format: PAL
- Running Time: 195 minutes
Availability
Estimated despatch 14-20 days after ordering.