John T. Chapman

An anthology of 50-minute farces written specifically for television, created and presented by the prominent English actor-manager Brian Rix, performing alongside his Whitehall Theatre Company.

Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.

Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor to the public. But the public ignores his gesture, and his fortunes fade even further, with a stream of debts threatening to run into a deluge when his daughter's fiancé demands a plush and costly wedding. Where is the cash to come from? Whitebait and his servant Spankforth's answer is a scam involving the theft of a valuable painting from the Manor. How could such a cunningly original ruse fail?

During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

Balázs and his wife Anikó share their apartment’s renovation schedule with playboy Henrik and his latest girlfriend, while designer András and his admirer pick the same space for a private moment. When everyone shows up on the same chaotic day, secret plans collide: lovers discover each other, the faithful are tempted, and hidden betrayals come to light. Relationships are tested as each couple faces the fallout of overheard conversations and unexpected meetings.

The scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated chief steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Brough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Broughs’ jewels are stolen…

An anthology of 50-minute farces written specifically for television, created and presented by the prominent English actor-manager Brian Rix, performing alongside his Whitehall Theatre Company.

An anthology of 50-minute farces written specifically for television, created and presented by the prominent English actor-manager Brian Rix, performing alongside his Whitehall Theatre Company.

An anthology of 50-minute farces written specifically for television, created and presented by the prominent English actor-manager Brian Rix, performing alongside his Whitehall Theatre Company.

Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.

Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor to the public. But the public ignores his gesture, and his fortunes fade even further, with a stream of debts threatening to run into a deluge when his daughter's fiancé demands a plush and costly wedding. Where is the cash to come from? Whitebait and his servant Spankforth's answer is a scam involving the theft of a valuable painting from the Manor. How could such a cunningly original ruse fail?

During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

Balázs and his wife Anikó share their apartment’s renovation schedule with playboy Henrik and his latest girlfriend, while designer András and his admirer pick the same space for a private moment. When everyone shows up on the same chaotic day, secret plans collide: lovers discover each other, the faithful are tempted, and hidden betrayals come to light. Relationships are tested as each couple faces the fallout of overheard conversations and unexpected meetings.

Penny and Linda are two happy housewives who just can't help but want to solve everyone else's personal problems. But Penny has big problems of her own, namely with her psychiatrist husband, Dr. John Holmes, whose romantic abilities have been unbearably hindered. As Penny and Linda find themselves besieged by a never-ending supply of perverts, weirdos, and other types of misfits they decide it's time to take matters into their own hands to return their lives to idyllic suburban bliss.

Two modern-day cowboys get in trouble with the locals--due to a rigged card game and a dalliance with a farmer's daughter--and have to make a run for it. They take refuge in a local brothel, where the girls do their best to take the boys' minds off their troubles.