The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
“Fantastically funny”
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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.
Cast
Pauline Yates
as Elizabeth Perrin
John Barron
as Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.'
John Horsley
as Doc Morrissey
Bruce Bould
as David Harris-Jones
Geoffrey Palmer
as Jimmy Anderson
Patricia Hodge
as Geraldine Hackstraw
Tim Preece
as Tom Patterson
Sally-Jane Spencer
as Linda Perrin
Theresa Watson
as Prue Harris-Jones
Episodes
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Hippopotamus
46-year-old Sunshine Desserts sales executive Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is clearly suffering a midlife crisis. Though not unhappily married to Elizabeth, he calls her mother a hippopotamus and is finding no enthusiasm for marketing his boss C.J.'s latest line: exotic ices. He wants something better for his life, but is unsure what.
Nightmare in the Park
Life is beginning to get on top of Reggie as he begins dictating abusive letters. Perhaps he needs a nice peaceful holiday. Unfortunately, his daughter Linda asks him to take her and her family to a safari park, as her husband Tom has crashed their car. Being cooped up in a hot car in a safari park is too much for Reggie, who gets out for a walk and has to be rescued from the lions.
The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting
Elizabeth has gone to stay with her sick mother so Reggie seizes the opportunity for some afternoon delight with his glamourous secretary Joan, who proves to be up for it. Sadly, just as they're about to unleash their passions, Reggie is visited, first by his layabout son, resting actor Mark, and then by Elizabeth's right-wing, scrounging brother Jimmy, seeking food.
The Bizarre Dinner Party
Still at her mother's, Elizabeth rings Reggie to remind him that she planned a dinner party but Reggie doesn't cancel. Instead he asks C.J. and his wife, young colleague David who toadies to C.J., the well-endowed Davina from the custards department and his rude uncle Percy, who makes sexist comments about Davina.
The Speech to the British Fruit Association
A nervous Reggie is to address the British Fruit Association and mixes Dutch courage with sedatives, resulting in a disaster and he has to be dragged off. Now at his breaking point, Reggie tells C.J. that blood will flow.
Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian
Reggie tries out various new identities, including Lord Amherst (which attracts the attention of the comely Jean) and Donald Potts (which attracts the less comely Miss Pershore). However, he misses Elizabeth and is upset to find that, since she assumes that Reggie is dead, she's seeing an old flame.
The Memorial Service
Under the alias Martin Wellbourne, an alleged friend of the deceased newly arrived from Brazil, and sporting a curly beard, Reggie gate-crashes his own memorial service where a vague vicar plugs Mark's new play and people seem to miss Reggie less than he'd hoped.
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About The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
“Fantastically funny”
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. Across 4 seasons and 28 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Cast and Characters
The cast features Pauline Yates (as Elizabeth Perrin), John Barron (as Charles Jefferson / 'C.J.'), John Horsley (as Doc Morrissey), Bruce Bould (as David Harris-Jones), and Geoffrey Palmer (as Jimmy Anderson). Their performances are a major reason The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin has 28 episodes across 4 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin good? What's the rating?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 29 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The main cast includes Pauline Yates, John Barron, John Horsley, and Bruce Bould, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin available in English?
Yes — The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin released?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin first aired in 1976.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin have?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin currently has 4 seasons and a total of 28 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
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… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin first released?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin first premiered on September 8, 1976 (1976). The series has since concluded its run.
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