The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973)
Capitalising on his remarkable success in On the Buses, Reg Varney took on the contrasting role of a third-rate holiday camp entertainer dreaming of stardom in this mid-seventies comedy feature. Also starring fellow sitcom favourite Diana Coupland and Lee Montague, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was adapted from an individual ITV Playhouse drama and scripted by Emmerdale Farm creator Kevin Laffan. 'Sherry' Sheridan, a middle-aged compère and drag artiste currently stationed at a caravan site, is low on talent but high on ambition. Convinced he just needs one decent break to launch himself into the big time, he's relentlessly optimistic - but sadly unaware that his family life is crumbling around him. Can Sherry manage to secure both his job, and his marriage?
Cast
- Reg Varney - Sherry Sheridan
- Diana Coupland - Mary Sheridan
- Lee Montague - Charlie Green
- Johnny Briggs - Millet
- Jean Harvey - Emma
- George Sweeney - Dai
- David Lincoln - Ron
- Clare Sutcliffe - Glad
- Penny Spencer - Eunice
- Michael Hadley - Alan Sheridan
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Pair of Legs in the Business about?
- Capitalising on his remarkable success in On the Buses, Reg Varney took on the contrasting role of a third-rate holiday camp entertainer dreaming of stardom in this mid-seventies comedy feature. Also starring fellow sitcom favourite Diana Coupland and Lee Montague, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was adapted from an individual ITV Playhouse drama and scripted by Emmerdale Farm creator Kevin Laffan. 'Sherry' Sheridan, a middle-aged compère and drag artiste currently stationed at a caravan site, is low on talent but high on ambition. Convinced he just needs one decent break to launch himself into the big time, he's relentlessly optimistic - but sadly unaware that his family life is crumbling around him. Can Sherry manage to secure both his job, and his marriage?
- Who directed The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was directed by Christopher Hodson.
- Who stars in The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business stars Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague, Johnny Briggs, Jean Harvey, George Sweeney.
- How long is The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Pair of Legs in the Business?
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Best Pair of Legs in the Business produced?
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was produced in United Kingdom.