Writing
Kevin Laffan
Born — Died
1922-05-24 — 2003-03-11
Place of birth
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Known for
Writing
Credits
3 titles
Known for
6.3Capitalising 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?
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
1973
7.0Rhona wants a night out with the girls and Paddy wants a night out with the guys but someone needs to watch the baby. Paddy and Marlon decide on a big night in but wake in the morning wondering what happened the night before.
Emmerdale: Paddy and Marlon's Big Night In
2011
8.0A dull vacation at a holiday camp becomes interesting when the holidaying teenagers bump into 'Sherry', a female impersonator.
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
1968
Behind the camera
6.3Capitalising 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?
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
1973
7.0Rhona wants a night out with the girls and Paddy wants a night out with the guys but someone needs to watch the baby. Paddy and Marlon decide on a big night in but wake in the morning wondering what happened the night before.
Emmerdale: Paddy and Marlon's Big Night In
2011
8.0A dull vacation at a holiday camp becomes interesting when the holidaying teenagers bump into 'Sherry', a female impersonator.
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
1968
