Ted & Ralph
Synopsis
One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
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Paul Whitehouse
Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
Charlie Higson
Ralph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father
Kathy Burke
Mrs. Ted
Simon Day
Tall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy
Paul Bigley
Short Tom
Arabella Weir
Mrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta Gladstone
Mark Williams
Confirmed Bachelor
Louise Brill
Lulu
Eryl Maynard
Miss Paxman
Simon Roberts
Cousin Jack
Miranda Richardson
Henrietta Blough-Pendleton
Gina Bellman
Henrietta Spain
Catherine Newell
Arm Wrestling Woman
Fiona Allen
Dog Barking Woman
Helen Creegen
Line Dancing Twin
Debbie Stringer
Line Dancing Twin
Mirian Humphries
Mrs. Brown
Ollie Peel
Young Ralph
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Gernon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Higson
- Original Score
- Philip Pope, Christine Gernon
- Original Title
- Ted & Ralph
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Gernon
Charlie Higson
Philip Pope, Christine Gernon
Mark Lawrence
Paul Schlesinger, Charlie Higson, Paul Whitehouse, Geoffrey Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schlesinger
Producer
Mark Lawrence
Editor
Charlie Higson
Writer
Les Stephenson
Production Design
Annie Hardinge
Costume Design
Christine Gernon
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ted & Ralph
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What is Ted & Ralph about?
One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Who directed Ted & Ralph?
Ted & Ralph was directed by Christine Gernon.
Who stars in Ted & Ralph?
The principal cast of Ted & Ralph includes Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Kathy Burke, Simon Day, Paul Bigley.
When was Ted & Ralph released and how long is it?
Ted & Ralph was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Ted & Ralph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ted & Ralph was composed by Philip Pope, Christine Gernon.