Created by Terry Kyan and Paul Smith. With Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Tony Haase and Andrew Robertson.
Colin Watkins (Mel Smith) works for British Rail complaints department. He doesn't like his job much and has dreams of becoming a full-time writer.
He takes a step towards achieving his ambition when one of his short stories is accepted for publication in "The Langley Book of Horror".
Later, a famous film producer offers Colin the chance of adapting his short story for a film. Colin jumps at the chance and, after many mishaps en route, finally leaves his job at British Rail to embark on a writing career.
Complete Series 1 and 2 first aired 1988 and 1990.
Disc One (Series One)
Episode 1 - Flaunt It
Episode 2 - Time Out
Episode 3 - Enough
Episode 4 - Pussyfooting
Episode 5 - Back from Bengal
Episode 6 - Night On the Town
Disc Two (Series Two)
Episode 1 - A Bit Whiffy
Episode 2 - A Piece of Cake
Episode 3 - Zanzaibar
Episode 4 - Night Thoughts
Episode 5 - Frank
Episode 6 - Out to Lunch
