Name of TV comedy? - Britmovie

Unicorn · 11-05-2008, 08:05 PM

A good fifteen to twenty years ago I saw a British TV film, a brilliant and very funny film. It featured a retired judge trying to blackmail the PM prior to elections with fictitious material. Anyone who has seen it can't forget a footrace in which everyone had a live lobster in their trousers. Meanwhile, a newspaper made the judge the same offer for the material, and a race to bring him a loaded briefcase begins. I would be most obliged if someone could possibly name the film, perhaps name the actors (the judge and his daughter) as well... Thanks

CaptainWaggett · 12-05-2008, 10:03 AM

This sounds a bit like Lord of Misrule though I have no recollection of the lobster-race. I do remember James Fleet, as the outgoing PM, carefully hiding a kipper under a cushion in 10 Downing Street if that's any use.

Unicorn · 12-05-2008, 07:20 PM

That seems to be it. Thanks. Now just have to find a copy and make some popcorn.

11-05-2008, 08:05 PM	#1
Unicorn has no status. Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Israel Posts: 2 Country: iTrader: (0)	Name of TV comedy? A good fifteen to twenty years ago I saw a British TV film, a brilliant and very funny film. It featured a retired judge trying to blackmail the PM prior to elections with fictitious material. Anyone who has seen it can't forget a footrace in which everyone had a live lobster in their trousers. Meanwhile, a newspaper made the judge the same offer for the material, and a race to bring him a loaded briefcase begins. I would be most obliged if someone could possibly name the film, perhaps name the actors (the judge and his daughter) as well... Thanks

12-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#3
Unicorn has no status. Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Israel Posts: 2 Country: iTrader: (0)	Bravo. That seems to be it. Thanks. Now just have to find a copy and make some popcorn.

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12-05-2008, 10:03 AM	#2
CaptainWaggett is poised for action like a caged panther Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 3,350 Country: iTrader: (0)	This sounds a bit like Lord of Misrule though I have no recollection of the lobster-race. I do remember James Fleet, as the outgoing PM, carefully hiding a kipper under a cushion in 10 Downing Street if that's any use.