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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976)

TV Series ★ 8.0 30 min

Comedy

Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.

David Nobbs Creator

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Released
September 8, 1976
Runtime
30 min
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tt0073990
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Pauline Yates Elizabeth Perrin John Barron John Barron Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.' John Horsley John Horsley Doc Morrissey Bruce Bould David Harris-Jones Geoffrey Palmer Geoffrey Palmer Jimmy Anderson Patricia Hodge Patricia Hodge Geraldine Hackstraw Tim Preece Tim Preece Tom Patterson Sally-Jane Spencer Linda Perrin Theresa Watson Prue Harris-Jones

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin about?
Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin endures a midlife crisis and fakes his own death. Returning in disguise after various attempts at finding a 'new life', Perrin gets his old job back and finds nothing has changed. He is eventually found out, and later finds success with a chain of junk shops. However, it becomes so successful that he feels he has created a monster and decides to destroy it.
Who created The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was created by David Nobbs.
Who stars in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin stars Pauline Yates, John Barron, John Horsley, Bruce Bould.
When was The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin released?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a 1976 comedy series.
Where can I watch The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
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