Mr Pye (1986) (Episode 1)
- 24 days ago
Part 1 of 4 of the unusual comedy drama from 1986. A mysterious and enigmatic stranger called Mr Pye arrives on the Isle of Sark. Having arranged to stay with the formidable Miss Dredger, he starts on the wrong foot by inviting Miss George, a loathed neighbour of hers, to ride with them in the horse and carriage. As he gets to know the other residents, such as the lovelorn artist Thorpe and free spirited Tanty, he begins to take over the running of Miss Dredger's home, much to her annoyance. But as she begins to warm to Mr Pye, she inquires why he has come to the island, and it is then that he tells her of his plans to convert the heathen islanders to the love of who he calls "Pal."
Starring Derek Jacobi, Judi Parfitt, Betty Marsden, Richard O'Callaghan, Robin McCaffrey, Patricia Hayes, Ralph Nossak, Amanda Reiss, Howard Lew Lewis, Sarah Dawson, Michael Turner, Trevor Cooper, Bill Monks, Michael Hamon, Jo Scott Matthews and Kevin Adams. This was originally broadcast on Channel 4 on March 2nd 1986 and filmed exclusively on the Isle of Sark. An unusual comedy drama with a fantasy element to it, this starts off fairly simply in this first episode and proves very entertaining as well as beautifully set. It's also hasn't been repeated since it's broadcast in 1986, so very rare indeed.
(Oh, if you are wondering where episode 2 is, it IS on here. It's just that Dailymotion has slapped a 18 certificate on it due to nudity in the episode. As it is, the episode on Dailymotion is here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x91ssu0. But to be able to see it you will have to turn off the age filter that is at the bottom of Dailymotion pages. For that, I suggest going to my Playlist page and finding the age filter that way - it'll be easier that way).
Starring Derek Jacobi, Judi Parfitt, Betty Marsden, Richard O'Callaghan, Robin McCaffrey, Patricia Hayes, Ralph Nossak, Amanda Reiss, Howard Lew Lewis, Sarah Dawson, Michael Turner, Trevor Cooper, Bill Monks, Michael Hamon, Jo Scott Matthews and Kevin Adams. This was originally broadcast on Channel 4 on March 2nd 1986 and filmed exclusively on the Isle of Sark. An unusual comedy drama with a fantasy element to it, this starts off fairly simply in this first episode and proves very entertaining as well as beautifully set. It's also hasn't been repeated since it's broadcast in 1986, so very rare indeed.
(Oh, if you are wondering where episode 2 is, it IS on here. It's just that Dailymotion has slapped a 18 certificate on it due to nudity in the episode. As it is, the episode on Dailymotion is here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x91ssu0. But to be able to see it you will have to turn off the age filter that is at the bottom of Dailymotion pages. For that, I suggest going to my Playlist page and finding the age filter that way - it'll be easier that way).