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The Plank

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Shirleyw Fri 10-Jun-22 12:05:35

....with Tommy cooper, Eric Sykes, John Junkin and a few other well known comic actors. I remember watching many years ago but its now on Britbox, came across it yesterday and watched it and i still think its hilarious, brought tears to my eyes through laughing, was a good tonic (smile)

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FannyCornforth Fri 10-Jun-22 12:20:24

Oh, that’s brilliant! Thank you for the recommendation

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sodapop Fri 10-Jun-22 12:23:39

I remember The Plank from many years ago, comic genius

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Davida1968 Fri 10-Jun-22 12:36:43

I remember this film! A gem! Just great fun: recommended.

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H1954 Fri 10-Jun-22 12:40:11

Ooh, we have this on DVD.......must seek it out and watch it.

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MiniMoon Fri 10-Jun-22 13:08:33

I found The Plank on YouTube one day when my youngest grandson was visiting. We laughed and laughed, it's a wonderful piece of comedy.

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MissAdventure Fri 10-Jun-22 13:10:59

One of my favourite films, and grandson loves it, too. smile
We also like the laurel and hardy film when Stan gets crabs in his pants.

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J52 Fri 10-Jun-22 13:48:53

I had a copy on DVD and used to show it to my year 10/11 students when they were stressed over exams!
Wonderful light relief.

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ShropshireMiss Fri 10-Jun-22 14:56:37

This frequently gets repeated on TalkingPicturesTV, and I always rewatch.
Sykes had hearing problems, and I’d guess that is what drew him to it.
I read that there was a 1979 remake that includes Charles Hawtrey, I’d love to see that.

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Wheniwasyourage Fri 10-Jun-22 15:01:53

Love that film. Have you seen Futtock's End, which is similar, (but a bit risqué in parts)?

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MissAdventure Fri 10-Jun-22 15:04:10

I haven't seen that, but the name is very appealing. smile

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ShropshireMiss Fri 10-Jun-22 15:06:44

Apparently Charlie Hawtrey plays the van driver’s mate in the remake. I wish TalikngPicturesTV would show the remake, I’d love to see it.

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Wheniwasyourage Fri 10-Jun-22 15:30:01

MissAdventure

I haven't seen that, but the name is very appealing. smile

The name is a suitable warning. PC it ain't, but it's still funny.

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lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 10-Jun-22 15:33:33

I saw this a while back and wondered if it might be dated - well, it is a bit, but still very, very funny.

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