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A Small Problem

1987 – 1987
1 seasons · 6 episodes
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A Small Problem is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1987. Intended as a satire on prejudice, the show was set in a Britain starring Christopher Ryan who had previously played Mike in The Young Ones, with a form of apartheid based on people's height. Anyone below 5ft tall was forced to live in tower-block ghettos south of the River Thames. However, many viewers appeared not to understand the satirical aspect of the show, and the BBC was flooded with complaints. It was written by comedy writers Tony Millan and Mike Walling. The theme tune was written by Mo Foster and Mike Walling.

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Christopher Ryan
David Simeon
Joan Blackham

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Jan 26, 1987
Original language
EN
Country
GB

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