Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1976, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Pauline Yates
Elizabeth Perrin
John Barron
Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.'
John Horsley
Doc Morrissey
Bruce Bould
David Harris-Jones
Geoffrey Palmer
Jimmy Anderson
Patricia Hodge
Geraldine Hackstraw
Tim Preece
Tom Patterson
Sally-Jane Spencer
Linda Perrin
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
7 Episodes • Aired 1976-09-08
No season overview provided for this season.
The Return of Reginald Perrin
7 Episodes • Aired 1977-09-19
No season overview provided for this season.
The Better World of Reginald Perrin
7 Episodes • Aired 1978-11-27
No season overview provided for this season.
The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
7 Episodes • Aired 1996-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.