Colin's Sandwich

Colin's Sandwich is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC2 in 1988 and 1990 which stars Mel Smith as Colin Watkins, a British Rail clerk who aspired to be a horror writer. The show was written by Paul Smith and Terry Kyan and ran for two series of six episodes. In the second series, Colin manages to achieve some small successes as a writer.

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Created By

Paul Smith

Status

Ended

Original Name

Colin's Sandwich

First Air Date

October 18, 1988

Last Air Date

February 16, 1990

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

S02E06

Out to Lunch

After Colin's dad's funeral Jen persuades him to take some time out. They venture to France for a short break and plan a lunch in one of the best restaurants in the country. Colin manages to mess up the lunch but it makes him realise that he can't continue with the writing and the day job. The film of his screenplay is set to be broadcast on Channel 4. Before he leaves British Rail he gets to realise a long held ambition...

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