The Plank 45 years old

The Plank

Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.

Credits

The Plank Cast

Name Character
Charles Hawtrey He was 65, 73 years old when he died as Co-Driver
Diana Dors She was 48, 52 years old when she died as Woman with Rose
Arthur Lowe He was 64, 66 years old when he died as Shorter Workman
Lionel Blair He was 48, now 93 years old as Paint-covered House Owner
Deryck Guyler He was 65, 85 years old when he died as Milkman
Charlie Drake He was 54, 81 years old when he died as Delivery man with cake
Frankie Howerd He was 62, 75 years old when he died as Photographer
Harry H. Corbett He was 54, 57 years old when he died as Amourous Van Driver
Robert Dorning He was 66, 75 years old when he died as Fork-Lift Truck Driver
Henry Cooper He was 45, 76 years old when he died as Beer drinker
Bernard Cribbins He was 50, now 95 years old as House painter
Eric Sykes He was 56, 89 years old when he died as Taller Workman
Jimmy Edwards He was 59, 68 years old when he died as Policeman

The Plank Crew

Name Department
Eric Sykes as Director. He was 56 (89) years old when He died Directing
Eric Sykes as Writer. He was 56 (89) years old when He died Writing
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The Plank (45 years)

  • Release day: Monday, December 17, 1979
  • Runtime: 28 minutes