The Plank

Name: The Plank
Director: Eric Sykes
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-12-17
Duration: 28 min
Cast: Eric Sykes, Arthur Lowe, Lionel Blair, Henry Cooper, Harry H. Corbett

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1979 · 28 min · Comedy · TMDB 7.4/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Eric Sykes

Cast

Eric Sykes — Taller Workman
Arthur Lowe — Shorter Workman
Lionel Blair — Paint-covered House Owner
Henry Cooper — Beer drinker
Harry H. Corbett — Amourous Van Driver