Dead Ernest
(1982) | Ended | # of Seasons : 1 | # of Eps : 7
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Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 7
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Status: Ended
First Air Date: Feb 15, 1982
Recent Air Date: Mar 29, 1982
Run Time: m
In Production: No
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
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Synopsis
Dead Ernest was a 1982 UK TV supernatural sitcom set in heaven starring Andrew Sachs in the role of Ernest Springer. It was broadcast on ITV from 15th February 1982 and was the first sitcom made by the newly formed Central Television. Ernest wins half a million pounds on the football pools. Unfortunately he is killed by a blow to the head from a stray champagne bottle cork. He subsequently ascends to heaven. Although the authorities in heaven admit that his death was an administrative error, as his kidneys have already been donated he cannot go back down to earth. The notion of a sitcom set in the afterlife was an intriguing one, but despite the original idea, some promising comic setpieces, Sachs' undoubted comedic abilities, and support from other seasoned comic actors such as Ken Jones, it was regarded as a disappointing effort, and only lasted for one series of seven episodes.
Main Cast
Harry Fowler
Age : 85 | Popularity : 5%
Zena Walker
Age : 69 | Popularity : 4%
Andrew Sachs
Age : 86 | Popularity : 5%
Ken Jones
Age : 83 | Popularity : 3%
Gretchen Franklin
Age : 94 | Popularity : 7%