Jeremy Lloyd was een Engelse schrijver en acteur, gevierd om zijn bijdragen aan Britse televisieve komedies, met name als mede-ontwikkelaar en schrijver van zeer succesvolle sitcoms. Zijn werk putte vaak uit zijn persoonlijke herinneringen en ervaringen, waarbij hij met een onderscheidende humor gedenkwaardige personages en situaties creëerde. Lloyd bezat een unieke komische stem die aan beide zijden van de Atlantische Oceaan in de smaak viel, waar zijn vertolkingen van de Engelse heer bijzonder werden gewaardeerd. Zijn nalatenschap is verankerd in een reeks geliefde comedyshows die tot televisie-iconen zijn uitgegroeid.
Double-entendres non-stop as the motley crew of the Grace Brothers department store prepare for a sale of German goods, then depart for their staff holiday at a one-star hotel in Spain. But will the heat, Spanish crumpet, giant woof- n-poofs, and randy revolutionaries prove too much for our lot?
According to Captain Beaky and His Band
Captain Beaky and his Band set out to spread the Good News to their fellow creatures in the woods. But it rains, so they spend their afternoon under a boat listening to Artful Owl reading the Woodland Bible. He tries to answer their tricky questions, such as 'Is Heaven sideways or up?'In 'The Woodland Gospels' the teaching of Jesus is brought home to them - and to us - in an absolutely fresh and engaging way.Jeremy Lloyd's great gifts as a story-teller blossom in this charming narrative for readers of any age. Countless admirers of Captain Beaky, Artful Owl, Batty Bat, Timid toad, Reckless Rat and Hissing Sid will need no further recommendation.'Beaky and his Band do have something special to share with all of us, both children and adults. I hope you will enjoy the story of Jesus told in this new and exciting way.' - The Archbishop of Canterbury
As the writer and creator of some of the best loved series in British TV history, David Croft has captivated audiences with such timelessly lovable sitcoms as Dads Army, Hi de Hi, Allo Allo and Are You Being Served.
Comedy Characters: 10 male, 5 female, plus extras Scenery: Unit set Based on the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless cafe owner, Rene, in occupied France. You can see all of your favorite TV characters in the flesh, including Rene's tone-deaf wife Edith, Major-General von Klinkerhoffen and the Gestapo officer Herr Flick He and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile Rene summons all the wit he can muster to save his cafe and his life.
Podle televizního seriálu BBC Jeremyho Lloyda a Davida Crofta s úpravami a poznámkami Reného Fairfaxe napsal John Haselden