The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976)
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a 1976 comedy series created by David Nobbs. It stars Pauline Yates, John Barron and Bruce Bould.
Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.
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What is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin about?
Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.
When was The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin released?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was released on 8 September 1976.
How many episodes does The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin have?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin has 28 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was created by David Nobbs.
Cast
- Pauline Yates as Elizabeth Perrin
- John Barron as Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.'
- Bruce Bould as David Harris-Jones
- Sue Nicholls as Joan Greengross
- Leonard Rossiter as Reginald 'Reggie' Iolanthe Perrin
- John Horsley as Doc Morrissey
- Trevor Adams as Tony Webster
- Geoffrey Palmer as Jimmy Anderson
- Leslie Schofield as Tom
- Patricia Hodge as Geraldine Hackstraw
- Tim Preece as Tom Patterson
- Sally-Jane Spencer as Linda Perrin