The classic kiwi comedy by Rodger Hall focusing in the public service.
Pilot
Glide Time (20/8/1978)
A television adaption of Rodger Hall's stage play set in a small office in the Public Service.
Beryl - Ginette McDonald
The Boss - Ken Blackburn
Hugh - Peter Vere Jones
Jim - Grant Tilly
John - Ross Jolly
Michael - Jamie Higgins
Wally - Ian Watkins
Producer - Murray Reece
Series 1
Gliding on (1981)
A six-part comedy series in which Roger Hall twists the paper knife deeper in the side of the public service we know and love.
1) No Smoke Without Fire (31/08/1981)
The executive officers insist the office practise first aid, civil defence and fire drills in case a major disaster should strike. Jim takes bets that he can't stop smoking for a fortnight.
Jim - Michael Haigh
Beryl - Susan Wilson
John - Ross Jolly
Hugh - Ray Henwood
Boss - Ken Blackburn
Wally - Grant Tilly
Raewyn - Katy Platt
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
2) Life is What You Make It (7/09/1981)
Hugh takes up cycling. John takes up walking and Jim becomes a blood donor. Greensmith finds out life insurance isn't the easiest thing to sell in this particular office.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Busan Wilson
John Rose Jolly
Hugh Ray Hanwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Mr Greensmith Jim Grant
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
3) Somebody up There Likes Me (14/09/1981)
Jim and Boss receive Valentine Day cards, but from whom? And Wally buys a Doberman pinscher.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Tea Lady Dorothy McKegg
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
4) Aspirations (21/09/1981)
It's personal report time and the arrival of a shapely new typist causes a flurry of activity amongst the men, much to Beryl's disgust
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
5) Make Me an Offer (28/09/1981)
Hugh decides to buy a house. There's a new telephonist and a shortage of paper towels.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Land Agent Peter Vere-Jones
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
6) All For One and One For All (05/10/1981)
Haggerty, an Inspector from the State Services Commission, decides, as part of the eco-nomic cutbacks, that the staffing level in
the office must be reduced by one. (Final)
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Haggerty Stuart Devenie
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
Followed by the sequel Market Forces.
Intrigued to discover that the theme tune is by music legend Harry Nilsson.
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