The Plank
1979 · Eric Sykes · 28 min
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Eric SykesTaller Workman
Arthur LoweShorter Workman
Lionel BlairPaint-covered House Owner
Henry CooperBeer drinker
Harry H. CorbettAmourous Van Driver
Bernard CribbinsHouse painter
Robert DorningFork-Lift Truck Driver
Diana DorsWoman with Rose
Charlie DrakeDelivery man with cake
Jimmy EdwardsPoliceman
Deryck GuylerMilkman
Charles HawtreyCo-Driver
Frankie HowerdPhotographer
James HuntOne-Eyed Truck Driver
Liza GoddardYoung Lady Helped Across the Road
