The Brittas empire - Series 5 (Richard Fegen / Andrew Norriss)

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Picture of EKA 50017 The Brittas empire - Series 5 by artist Richard Fegen / Andrew Norriss from the BBC records and Tapes library

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Release details

Detail			Value
Catalogue number			EKA 50017
Title			The Brittas empire - Series 5
Artist(s)			Richard Fegen / Andrew Norriss
Cover condition			Near mint
Record condition			Near mint
Item deleted?			Yes
Released			1994
Distributed / printed by			Eureka Video
Country of origin			UK
Media type			Primary
Media genre			Comedies - Situation View all other tracks listed as Comedies - Situation.
Run-off codes / Shop bar codes			DVD19676 EKA 50017 DISC 1/A 02 0MM Technicolor DVD19678 EKA 50017 DISC 2/L1 01 0MM Technicolor
My rating			*****
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Label

Side & track	Track and Artist	Length
Tracks Below is a list of tracks for this release.
A1	The old old story	29.17
A2	Blind devotion	29.20
A3	Brussels calling	29.22
A4	The lies have it	29.19
B1	The boss	27.47
B2	Pregnant!	28.46
B3	UXB	29.30
B4	The last day	29.14
B5	Christmas special - In the beginning	29.31
B6	Stills gallery
B7	Weblink
Total length of media 4:22:06.

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Extra notes on cover, middle (gatefold sleeve) and any inserts
Starring Brittas - Chris Barrie Helen - Philippa Haywood Colin - Michael Burns Laura - Julia St John Linda - Jill Greenacre Angie - Andree Bernard Carole - Harriet Thorpe Tim - Russell Porter Gavin - Tim Marriott Julie - Judy Flynn Pam Rhodes - Pam Rhodes (Episode 1) Councillor Jack Drugget - Stephen Churchett (Episode 1) Male customer - Paul Simpkin (Episode 2) Mrs Drabble - Miranda Forbes (Episode 2) Stuntwoman in pool - Elaine Ford (Episode 2) Hotel manager - Jack Raymond (Episode 3) Sergeant - Martin Hyder (Episode 3) Mr Furber - Mike Sherman (Episode 3) John Rawlinson - Pip Torrens (Episode 3) Boy - Robin Fegen (Episode 3) Mrs Furber - Francesca Hall (Episode 3) Mr Donaldson - Leslie Schofield (Episode 4) Plumber - Roy Alon (Episode 4) Michael T Farrell - David Crean (Episode 4) Gerald - Donald Morley (Episode 5) Mrs Heaton Jones - Sheila Keith(Episode 5) Mr Trap - Peter Cleall (Episode 7) Removal man - Bobby Bragg (Episode 7) St Peter - Tony Steedman (Episode 8) Michael - Jasper Jacob (Episode 8) Vicar - Colin Pinney (Episode 8) Stuntman - Wayne Michaels (Episode 8) Derek - Mark Gillis (Christmas special) Manager - Eddy Lemare (Christmas special) Barney - Walter Hepworth-Lewis (Christmas special) Written by Richard Fegen Andrew Norriss Produced by Mike Stephens Directed by Mike Stephens Synopsis Episode 1 TV religious series Songs of Praise visits the newly re-built Whitbury Leisure Centre for a live recording. But with Gordon Brittas back managing the centre, now crowned local hero after his heroic rescue of three children from the previously burning centre, chaos soon resumes as normal; a live ostrich is loose roaming the centre. Meanwhile, Counsellor Drugett is still intent on getting rid of Brittas; an attractive new job in Brussels might make this possible. Episode 2 Brittas is considering firing Colin, feeling him inept at his job. Unfortunately, it's far from easy to consider this; Colin has been temporarily blinded, his great aunt has died, and he's lost all of his money, but he still turns up to work on pool duty, inevitably causing disasters. Meanwhile Helen doesn't want to leave for Brittas' new job in Brussels, and the toilets are leaking human excrement. Episode 3 Gordon visits Brussels in relation to a job he has been offered. Things are therefore expected to run smoothly at the leisure centre, but even all those many miles away Brittas still manages to cause a chain of problems, involving rats and explosions. Helen is in trouble after trying to kill a teacher. Note: This episode contains a scene in Belgium, meaning that this is the only episode that has scenes not in England. Episode 4 In an attempt to cover up Helens affair, Lauras husband Michael uses Caroles birthday as a cover story. As the day progresses, the story gets more complicated and contradictory, making Brittas suspicious. Meanwhile Tims angry to discover that Gavin has been taking courses on management. Episode 5 Gavins in charge for the day as Brittas creates a series of extreme catastrophes to really challenge his managerial skills. Meanwhile Helen tries to hide an "explicit" tattoo printed on her leg, and Carole's wealthy but old boyfriend arrives at the center. Sadly, Carole's hopes for a happy ending are dashed when the man dies in a typically Whitbury fashion. Episode 6 Confusion plagues the centre when Brittas claims "scientific records" prove over half the staff are pregnant, including Tim. Meanwhile, Julie is being unusually nice to her boss, and Colin is believed to be the father of Caroles next child, so plans are made for the pair to be married. Episode 7 Colin finds an unexploded World War II bomb that is liable to explode. Meanwhile, Brittas prepares to leave for his job in Brussels, of which Helen immediately warms to upon seeing the luxurious lifestyle they'll be leading, Carol, Julie and Linda are given a chance of happiness, and Laura announces her pregnancy and her plans to move to America with her husband, meaning that Gavin, and consequently Tim, are to ascend to the vacant management positions. It seems as though it'll be a happy ending for all the staff at Whitbury, but Brittas is starting to get cold feet. Episode 8 It's Brittas' final day, but the cold feet continue, particularly as changing negotiations between the European nations arise. Elsewhere, a newly installed water tank is overfilled, and it begins falling through the floors of the leisure centre. Meanwhile Carole is stuck in Ben's car in reception, which is the tank's final destination... and in saving Carole, it also turns out to be Brittas' death. Is it game over for Brittas? Not if Heaven has a say in it. Christmas special Set in the future when the old staff of Whitbury Leisure Centre prepare to reunite again for New Year's Eve celebrations, the audience get taken back to the early weeks of the centre's opening, when the staff get snowed in. As a result they are forced to spend Christmas and New Year in the centre with only limited food and heating.
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