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The Best Pair of Legs in the Business · 1973

The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973) is a Comedy / Drama film directed by Christopher Hodson, starring Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague.

ComedyDrama

Overview

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

Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague, Johnny Briggs, Jean Harvey, George Sweeney, David Lincoln, Clare Sutcliffe

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What is "The Best Pair of Legs in the Business" about?

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?

When was "The Best Pair of Legs in the Business" released?

The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Best Pair of Legs in the Business"?

The cast includes Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague, Johnny Briggs.