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The Best Pair of Legs in the Business

Feb 1, 1973 · 1h 33m
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Comedy
Drama

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Capitalising on his remarkable success in On the Buses, Reg Varney took on the contrasting role of a third-rate holiday camp entertainer dreaming of stardom in this mid-seventies comedy feature. Also starring fellow sitcom favourite Diana Coupland and Lee Montague, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was adapted from an individual ITV Playhouse drama and scripted by Emmerdale Farm creator Kevin Laffan. 'Sherry' Sheridan, a middle-aged compère 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?

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CAST

Reg Varney
Sherry Sheridan
Diana Coupland
Mary Sheridan
Lee Montague
Charlie Green
Johnny Briggs
Millet
Jean Harvey
Emma
George Sweeney
Dai
David Lincoln
Ron
Clare Sutcliffe
Glad
Directed by Christopher Hodson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Anglo-EMI, Sunny Productions Ltd.
Country
GB, US
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