The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
Synopsis
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?
Top Cast
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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
Penny Spencer
Eunice
Michael Hadley
Alan Sheridan
Bill Dean
Bert
Reginald Marsh
Fred
Karen Kessey
May
Geoffrey Chater
Rev. Thorn
Clare Kelly
Mrs. Thorn
Jane Seymour
Kim Thorn
Jenny Thompson
Edna Pilbeam
Claire Davenport
Eating Lady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Hodson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Laffan
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Anglo-EMI, Sunny Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Hodson
Kevin Laffan
Harry Robertson
James Allen
Richard Best
Johnny Goodman, Andrew Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Hodson
Director
Kevin Laffan
Writer
Johnny Goodman
Producer
Andrew Mitchell
Producer
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
James Allen
Director of Photography
Richard Best
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Best Pair of Legs in the Business about?
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?
Who directed The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was directed by Christopher Hodson.
Who stars in The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
The principal cast of The Best Pair of Legs in the Business includes Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague, Johnny Briggs, Jean Harvey.
When was The Best Pair of Legs in the Business released and how long is it?
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).