The Watcher on the Water 

Gus and Elton are sent to fix the broadband connection at The Portland Beacon, "the only horror themed hotel on Dorset's Jurassic Coast". Just as Gus is beginning to tire of the eccentric ... See full summary »

Director:

Jim Field Smith

Writers:

Nick Frost (created by), Simon Pegg (created by)

Stars:

Nick Frost, Malcolm McDowell, Samson Kayo

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Nick Frost	...	Gus Roberts
Malcolm McDowell	...	Richard
Samson Kayo	...	Elton John
Susan Wokoma	...	Helen
Emma D'Arcy	...	Astrid
Simon Pegg	...	Dave
Dan O'Keefe	...	Private Alfie Atkins
Al Roberts	...	Young Byron Berkeley
Alex Bartram	...	Senior Officer
Kevin Eldon	...	Jack
Robin Weaver	...	Wendy
Julian Curry	...	Old Byron Berkeley

Storyline

Gus and Elton are sent to fix the broadband connection at The Portland Beacon, "the only horror themed hotel on Dorset's Jurassic Coast". Just as Gus is beginning to tire of the eccentric owners and their daft horror gimmicks, Elton stumbles into the mysterious Room 2, and then a passageway to a secret bunker beyond. It's there that they find the very surprising cause of the problem with the signal.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The line "Room 237. It's a twin." is a reference to The Shining. Room 237 of the Overlook hotel is pivotal to the movie, as are two creepy twins.

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Goofs

Private Atkins hasn't been educated very well in what information he's allowed to give. He gives his name, rank and branch, refusing to give anything else. Military protocol states you are required to give name, rank and service number (religion can also be given).

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Quotes

Elton John: There's no way this dump is a three-star.
Gus Roberts: This is my home.
Elton John: Oh... It's nice.

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Connections

References A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

User Reviews

PERFECT!

It Was A Very Beautiful Episode, Better Than Pilot, Sometimes Laughing And Sometimes feeling Touching, It's Really A Very Nice Episode.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 2020 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Rothamsted Manor, Rothamsted Estate, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stolen Picture

Technical Specs

Runtime:

33 min

Color:

Color