Dead Ernest (1982)
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.
First Air Date: 1982-02-15
Last Air Date: 1982-03-29
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 7
Top Cast
- Harry Fowler as N/A
- Zena Walker as N/A
- Andrew Sachs as N/A
- Ken Jones as N/A
- Gretchen Franklin as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (1982)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Dead Suddenly
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Ep. 2: The First Day
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Ep. 3: The Interview
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Ep. 4: Back To Earth?
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Ep. 5: Haunting Lessons
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Ep. 6: The DJ
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Ep. 7: Pets
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