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

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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 »

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Channel 4 Television Corporation, Enigma TV, Goldcrest Films International See more »
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Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The school is what is now Wimbledon Chase Primary School, but was then Wimbledon Chase Middle School. At least one of the real teachers of the time was used as an extra - you can see her saying 'shush' to children in the school hall. She is now (2009) the head teacher. See more »

Quotes

[Abbo and Shaz are helping Alan learn his lines. They come to the line where Alan's character kisses Ann's character]
Alan: [quoting line from play] "I have seen the light of truth in what's happened and the light of love in your fiancée's eyes - love for me."
Abbo: Then you stride over to her, take her in your arms and... bleeeeugh!
[Abbo pretends to vomit]
Shaz: Puke. Vomitude-inosty.
Abbo: Spewosity upthrow.
Alan: [echoing Ann's comment to him earlier] That's stupid, that. Long drivel words that don't mean anything.
[Alan walks off in disgust]
Shaz: He'd getting more like my Auntie Phyllis every day.
Abbo: It's the strain of learning his lines.
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Followed by Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984) See more »