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TV Series 1976

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

Fantastically funny

8.0/10 ★★★★☆ 4 seasons Ended

Overview

Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.

Cast & Creators

Created by: David Nobbs

Cast: Pauline Yates, John Barron, John Horsley, Bruce Bould, Geoffrey Palmer, Patricia Hodge, Tim Preece, Sally-Jane Spencer, Theresa Watson

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin 7 ep
Season 2 The Return of Reginald Perrin 7 ep
Season 3 The Better World of Reginald Perrin 7 ep
Season 4 The Legacy of Reginald Perrin 7 ep

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