Press for Time
1966Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
Acted in
Norman Wisdom
as Norman Sheilds
Angela Browne
as Eleanor Lampton
Tracey Crisp
as Ruby Fairchild
Derek Bond
as Maj. R.E. Bartlett
Allan Cuthbertson
as Mr. Ballard
Derek Francis
as Ernest Corcoran
Noel Dyson
as Mrs. Corcoran
Jennifer White
as Isobel (uncredited)
Peter Jones
as Robin Willobey (photographer)
David Lodge
as Mr. Ross
Stanley Unwin
as Mr. Nottage
Frances White
as Liz Corcoran
Michael Balfour
as Sewerman
Tony Selby
as Harry Marshall
Michael Bilton
as Councilor Hedge
Norman Pitt
as Councilor Quilter
Hazel Coppen
as Granny Fork
Totti Truman Taylor
as Mrs. Doe Connor
Toni Gilpin
as PM's secretary
Gordon Rollings
as Bus conductor
Helen Mirren
as Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)