The Best Pair of Legs in the Business

The story

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?

Cast

R Reg VarneySherry Sheridan D Diana CouplandMary Sheridan L Lee MontagueCharlie Green J Johnny BriggsMillet J Jean HarveyEmma G George SweeneyDai D David LincolnRon C Clare SutcliffeGlad P Penny SpencerEunice M Michael HadleyAlan Sheridan B Bill DeanBert R Reginald MarshFred

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K Karen KesseyMay G Geoffrey ChaterRev. Thorn C Clare KellyMrs. Thorn J Jane SeymourKim Thorn J Jenny ThompsonEdna Pilbeam C Claire DavenportEating Lady C Clare Shenstone1st Chemist J Jane Cardew2nd Chemist P Preston Lockwood3rd Chemist L Lewis AlexanderMan in Bar (uncredited) A Aileen LewisLady in Bar (uncredited)