The Best Pair of Legs in the Business 1973 Directed by Christopher Hodson

Capitalising 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?

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Comedy , Drama
Production Companies Anglo-EMI , Sunny Productions Ltd.
Release Date 1 February 1973
93 mins
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Reg Varney Sherry Sheridan
Diana Coupland Mary Sheridan
Lee Montague Charlie Green
Michael Hadley Alan Sheridan
Geoffrey Chater Rev. Thorn
Clare Kelly Mrs. Thorn
Jane Seymour Kim Thorn
Jenny Thompson Edna Pilbeam
Claire Davenport Eating Lady
Clare Shenstone 1st Chemist
Jane Cardew 2nd Chemist
Preston Lockwood 3rd Chemist
Lewis Alexander Man in Bar (uncredited)
Aileen Lewis Lady in Bar (uncredited)
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