Ted & Ralph (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Ted & Ralph is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Christine Gernon, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Who’s in it. Ted & Ralph stars Paul Whitehouse as Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown, Charlie Higson as Ralph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father, Kathy Burke as Mrs. Ted and Simon Day as Tall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ted & Ralph has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ted & Ralph page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ted & Ralph tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ted & Ralph (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ted & Ralph change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ted & Ralph worth watching?
- Ted & Ralph holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ted & Ralph?
- Ted & Ralph stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Kathy Burke, Simon Day and Arabella Weir.
- When was Ted & Ralph released?
- Ted & Ralph was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.