
One Way Pendulum
Comedy
Overview
A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.
Top Cast


Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes
Mr. Groomkirby
Eric Sykes
Mr. Groomkirby


Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Sylvia
Julia Foster
Sylvia


Peggy Mount
Peggy Mount
Mrs. Gantry
Peggy Mount
Mrs. Gantry


Mona Washbourne
Mona Washbourne
Aunt Mildred
Mona Washbourne
Aunt Mildred


George Cole
George Cole
Defence Counsel
George Cole
Defence Counsel


Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller
Kirby
Jonathan Miller
Kirby


Alison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Groomkirby
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Groomkirby


Douglas Wilmer
Douglas Wilmer
Judge
Douglas Wilmer
Judge


Glyn Houston
Glyn Houston
Detective Inspector Barnes
Glyn Houston
Detective Inspector Barnes


Graham Crowden
Graham Crowden
Prosecuting Counsel
Graham Crowden
Prosecuting Counsel
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