poster

1966

(12/08/1966) (GB)

Comedy,

1h 42m

55

User Score

Norman's a newspaper reporter - in his funniest film yet!

Overview

Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places

1966

55

User Score

(12/08/1966) (GB)

Comedy,

1h 42m

Norman's a newspaper reporter - in his funniest film yet!

Overview

Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places

Cast

Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Norman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister

Derek Bond

Derek Bond

Major Rupert Bartlett

Angela Browne

Angela Browne

Miss Eleanor Lampton

Tracey Crisp

Tracey Crisp

Miss Ruby Fairchild

Noel Dyson

Noel Dyson

Lady Mayor Mrs. Corcoran

Derek Francis

Derek Francis

Alderman Ernest Corcoran

Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Robin Willobey

David Lodge

David Lodge

Mr. Ross

Stanley Unwin

Stanley Unwin

Mr. Nottage

Frances White

Frances White

Liz Corcoran

Tony Selby

Tony Selby

Harry Marshall

Michael Bilton

Michael Bilton

Councillor Hedge

Norman Pitt

Norman Pitt

Councillor Quilter

Hazel Coppen

Hazel Coppen

Granny Fork

Totti Truman Taylor

Totti Truman Taylor

Mrs. Doe Connor

Toni Gilpin

Toni Gilpin

Miss Thompson

Gordon Rollings

Gordon Rollings

Bus Conductor

Chris Adcock

Chris Adcock

Man in Crowd (uncredited)