The Plank

Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.

28min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

Cast

Eric Sykes profile pictureEric SykesTaller Workman
Arthur Lowe profile pictureArthur LoweShorter Workman
Lionel Blair profile pictureLionel BlairPaint-covered House Owner
Henry Cooper profile pictureHenry CooperBeer drinker
Harry H. Corbett profile pictureHarry H. CorbettAmourous Van Driver
Bernard Cribbins profile pictureBernard CribbinsHouse painter
Diana Dors profile pictureDiana DorsWoman with Rose
Charlie Drake profile pictureCharlie DrakeDelivery man with cake
Jimmy Edwards profile pictureJimmy EdwardsPoliceman
Frankie Howerd profile pictureFrankie HowerdPhotographer
James Hunt profile pictureJames HuntOne-Eyed Truck Driver
Liza Goddard profile pictureLiza GoddardYoung Lady Helped Across the Road
Brian Murphy profile pictureBrian MurphyVan Driver at Timber Yard
Kate O'Mara profile pictureKate O'MaraConcerned Passerby
Wilfrid Hyde-White profile pictureWilfrid Hyde-WhiteOld Gent Wanting to Cross the Road
Reg Varney profile pictureReg VarneyWindow Cleaner

About The Plank

The Plank Overview

Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.

Runtime: 28min

Extra details

Original Title: The Plank
Original Language: English
Directed By: Eric Sykes