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Ted & Ralph (1998)

1998-12-26 · 1h 6m · EN
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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 ?

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Christine GernonDirectorCharlie HigsonWriter

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Paul WhitehousePaul WhitehouseTed / Rowley Birkin / Kevin BrownCharlie HigsonCharlie HigsonRalph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's FatherKathy BurkeKathy BurkeMrs. TedSimon DaySimon DayTall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of DorothyArabella WeirArabella WeirMrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta GladstoneLouise BrillLouise BrillLuluEryl MaynardEryl MaynardMiss PaxmanMiranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonHenrietta Blough-PendletonGina BellmanGina BellmanHenrietta SpainRichard GriffithsRichard GriffithsLandowner at PartyRichard WilsonRichard WilsonLandowner at PartyColin McFarlaneColin McFarlaneInterior Designer

Keywords

Woman directorRomantic comedyLgbtClass differencesGayComedianGay theme

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · Tv MovieTheme affinityWoman Director · Romantic Comedy · LgbtDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference375182Actor preference16689 · 11995 · 391727

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What is Ted & Ralph 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 ?

How long is Ted & Ralph?

Ted & Ralph has a runtime of 66 minutes.