Girl Friday
Synopsis
Glamorous actress Joanna Lumley undergoes a week's hardship on an isolated island off the coast of Madagascar. She is given a brief lesson in survival by the Royal Marines and is then deposited on the island with few provisions but a large BBC crew for company. With comic results Ms Lumley attempts to build a shelter and forage for food before succumbing to the offers of goodies from the camera crew.
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- Original Title
- Girl Friday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Girl Friday about?
Glamorous actress Joanna Lumley undergoes a week's hardship on an isolated island off the coast of Madagascar. She is given a brief lesson in survival by the Royal Marines and is then deposited on the island with few provisions but a large BBC crew for company. With comic results Ms Lumley attempts to build a shelter and forage for food before succumbing to the offers of goodies from the camera crew.
Who directed Girl Friday?
Girl Friday was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Girl Friday?
The principal cast of Girl Friday includes Joanna Lumley.
When was Girl Friday released and how long is it?
Girl Friday was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girl Friday?
Girl Friday holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).