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P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982)

TV Movie  -  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 »

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Michael Apted
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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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Storyline

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 »

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 »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The mother of Alan Duckworth who is heard briefly but never seen, and who is uncredited, is played by actress Maureen Lipman, wife of the film's screenplay writer Jack Rosenthal. See more »

Quotes

[in bed, praying as he wakes up from an erotic dream about Ann]
Alan: Please God. Let it be today. Somehow, let it come true today. I know Thursdays are difficult for you, what with the girls having double Domestic Science while we're in double PT. But it's just somehow... I don't think I can last out another day. And in return I promise, I hereby solemnly promise that I won't even *think* about... the other things. Well, *try* not to think about the other things. I didn't all day yesterday, or last night when I got into bed. And I'm not now, honest to God, God.
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Connections

Followed by Sharma and Beyond (1984) See more »