The classic kiwi comedy by Rodger Hall focusing in the public service.
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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
Series 2
1) Winner Takes All (9/8/1982)
Hugh's dollar, like everyone else's in the office, doesn't go as far as it used to. The answer? A get rich quick scheme, or two or three.
Jim - Michael Haigh
Beryl - Susan Wilson
John - Ross Jolly
Hugh - Ray Henwood
Boss - Ken Blackburn
Waily - Grant Tilly
Reewyn - Katy Platt
Writer - Roger Hall
Producer/director - Tony Holden
2) Across a Crowded Room (16/8/1982)
Stores section finds itself with a travel allowance and for Beryl romance is in the air.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Lionel Greensmith James Grant
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
3) "The Gin's in the Cabinet. Minister" (12/8/1982)
John lands a part in Romeo and Juliet and finds himself in trouble when the cabinet minister makes a surprise visit to the office.
Jim. Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Minister Peter Vere-Jones
Pledger Stuart Devenie
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
TELEVISION NEW ZEALAND
4) The Taxman Cometh (30/8/1982)
Beryl is invited to Raewyn's wedding and everybody is "invited" to fill out their tax returns by the Inland Revenue Department.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly...
Raewyn Katy Platt
Ray Jeff Thomas
Cliff Terry Connelly
Senior Tax Clerk Jim McFarlane
Junior Tax Clerk Bruce Phillips
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
5) A Touch of Class (6/9/1982)
John brings style, grace and elegance to the Social Club but at what cost?
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Rose Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Delivery Man Cliff Wood
Ernie Corrigan Roy Wesney
Gordon Daigleish Ronald Lyn
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
6) Fit For What (13/9/1982)
Miss Pritchard revolutionises the typing pool and the office jazzercise classes turn out to be a little jazzier than they imagined.
Jim Michael Haigh
Beryl Susan Wilson
John Ross Jolly
Hugh Ray Henwood
Boss Ken Blackburn
Wally Grant Tilly
Raewyn Katy Platt
Miss Pritchard Joy Watson
Writer ROGER HALL
Producer/director TONY HOLDEN
TELEVISION NEW ZEALAND
Followed by the sequel Market Forces.
Intrigued to discover that the theme tune is by music legend Harry Nilsson.
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