The Plank
The Plank
Release: 1979-12-17·Runtime: 28m·★ 7.4
Comedy
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.
Cast
Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Old Gent Wanting to Cross the Road
Henry Cooperas Beer drinker
Charlie Drakeas Delivery man with cake
Frankie Howerdas Photographer
Brian Murphyas Van Driver at Timber Yard
Reg Varneyas Window Cleaner
Ann Sidneyas Model
Eric Sykesas Taller Workman
Arthur Loweas Shorter Workman
Bernard Cribbinsas House painter
Robert Dorningas Fork-Lift Truck Driver
Kate O'Maraas Concerned Passerby
Frank Windsoras Motorist
Joanna Lumleyas Hitcher
Lionel Blairas Paint-covered House Owner
Diana Dorsas Woman with Rose
Jimmy Edwardsas Policeman
Deryck Guyleras Milkman
James Huntas One-Eyed Truck Driver
Kenny Lynchas Dustman
Harry H. Corbettas Amourous Van Driver
Charles Hawtreyas Co-Driver
Liza Goddardas Young Lady Helped Across the Road