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P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (TV 1982)

PG  80 min  -  Comedy
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The plot of one the early Channel Four films is sweet and simple. Boy likes girl at school, but is too embarrassed to confront her... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Apted

Writer:

Jack Rosenthal

Stars:

John Albasiny, Alison Steadman and Abigail Cruttenden
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Albasiny John Albasiny ...
Abigail Cruttenden Abigail Cruttenden ...
Ann Lawton
Maurice Dee Maurice Dee ...
Geoffrey Whitaker
Alison Steadman Alison Steadman ...
Miss Land
Mark Brailsford Mark Brailsford ...
Abbo
Christopher Karallis Christopher Karallis ...
Shaz (as Chris Karallis)
Frances Ruffelle Frances Ruffelle ...
Eunice
Robert Urquhart Robert Urquhart ...
Headmaster
Garry Cooper ...
Tommy
Maurice O'Connell Maurice O'Connell ...
Gym Teacher
Tim Seeley Tim Seeley ...
French Master
Richenda Carey Richenda Carey ...
Botany Teacher
Peter Dean Peter Dean ...
Police Officer
Dave Atkins Dave Atkins ...
Fish Shop Owner
Eric Richard Eric Richard ...
Road Worker
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The plot of one the early Channel Four films is sweet and simple. Boy likes girl at school, but is too embarrassed to confront her. Alan relates everything to a running cricket commentary (provided superbly by John Arlott) right up to the will he, won't he finale, when he has to kiss Ann in a school play. Written by Paul Batey  

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Plot Keywords:

School | Cricket | School Play | Rehearsal | Man Boy Relationship  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

First Love: P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang See more »

Filming Locations:

Cardinal Vaughan School, Addison Road, Kensington, London, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

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Channel 4 Television Corporation, Enigma TV, Goldcrest Films International See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

First film of Alison Steadman. See more »

Quotes

[the boys are playing an impromptu game of cricket on waste ground next to the canal. Alan hits the ball for six... into the canal]
Geoffrey: Berk!
Boy: You stupid bugger.
Geoffrey: It's in the bloody canal, you berk. If it sinks, you're out.
Abbo: [laconically] We'll have to move that canal!
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Followed by Those Glory Glory Days (1983) See more »