
Canned Laughter
1979-04-08 · 26 min · ★ 6.6
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
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- Directors
- Geoffrey Sax
- Production companies
- LWT
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Rowan AtkinsonRobert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Sue HoldernessLorraine
George BelbinPassenger
Martin WimbushLloyd
Michael BrennanSecurity Guard
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