A Small Problem
Starring Christopher Ryan, David Simeon, Joan Blackham
A Small Problem is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1987. Intended as a satire on prejudice, the show was set in a Britain starring Christopher Ryan who had previously played Mike in The Young Ones, with a form of apartheid based on people's height. Anyone below 5ft tall was forced to live in tower-block ghettos south of the River Thames. However, many viewers appeared not to understand the satirical aspect of the show, and the BBC was flooded with complaints.
It was written by comedy writers Tony Millan and Mike Walling. The theme tune was written by Mo Foster and Mike Walling.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Series 1, Episode 1January 26, 1987 · 30 min
- Episode 2: 2. Series 1, Episode 2February 2, 1987 · 30 min
- Episode 3: 3. Series 1, Episode 3February 9, 1987 · 30 min
- Episode 4: 4. Series 1, Episode 4February 16, 1987 · 30 min
- Episode 5: 5. Series 1, Episode 5February 23, 1987 · 30 min
- Episode 6: 6. Series 1, Episode 6March 2, 1987 · 30 min
Credits
- Christopher RyanActor · 6 episodes
- David SimeonActor · 6 episodes
- Joan BlackhamActor · 6 episodes
- David AskeyDirector · 6 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 30 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- January 26, 1987
- LAST AIRED
- March 2, 1987
