The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (27 Sep. 1977)

Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in ... See full summary »

Writers:

Michael Palin (by), Terry Jones (by)

Stars:

Michael Palin, Barbara New, John Barrett

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Michael Palin	...	Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager
Barbara New	...	Mrs. Olthwaite
John Barrett	...	Mr. Olthwaite
Anita Carey	...	Irene Olthwaite
Liz Smith	...	Mrs. Bag
Reg Lye	...	Mr. Bag
Petra Markham	...	Enid Bag
Kenneth Colley	...	Arthur the Robber
Roger Avon	...	Chauffeur
Clifford Kershaw	...	Mayor
Norman Mitchell	...	1st Pressman
Anthony Smee	...	2nd Pressman
Marcelle Samett	...	Boy's Mother
Peter Graham	...	Boy

Storyline

Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers that the robber shares his interests in shovels,black pudding and rainfall so they team up to make daring raids to steal rainfall records. As a result Eric becomes famous and is considered interesting again,so much so that he is made the mayor of Denley Moor.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1977 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Beamish Open Air Museum, Beamish, County Durham, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Eric Olthwaite: It were hard to accept I were boring. Especially with my interest in rain fall.

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Soundtracks

"The Ballad of Eric Olthwaite"
by André Jacquemin (as Andre Jacquemin) and Dave Howman

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