Colin's Sandwich

Colin's Sandwich

1988 2 Seasons 12 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Comedy

Colin's Sandwich is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC2 in 1988 and 1990 which stars Mel Smith as Colin Watkins, a British Rail clerk who aspired to be a horror writer. The show was written by Paul Smith and Terry Kyan and ran for two series of six episodes. In the second series, Colin manages to achieve some small successes as a writer.

Colin's Sandwich is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC2 in 1988 and 1990 which stars Mel Smith as Colin Watkins, a British Rail clerk who aspired to be a horror writer. The show was written by Paul Smith and Terry Kyan and ran for two series of six episodes. In the second series, Colin manages to achieve some small successes as a writer.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Flaunt It

We meet Colin at the end of what has very clearly been a very long evening spent in the company of Jen's friends. He's

EP 2

Time Out

The long, wet Summer has Colin thinking about warmer places. He needs a holiday, but will he let himself take one and e

EP 3

Enough

After yet another binge with his best mate Des, Colin takes his Doctor's advice and cuts down on his unhealthy lifestyle

EP 4

Pussyfoot

Colin gets a commission to write a short story but has writer's block and an attack of a guilty conscience.

EP 5

Back from Bengal

Colin has finished his story for The Langley Book Of Horror and sent it off to the publishers. Now he's waiting to hear

EP 6

Night on the Town

Colin's short story has been accepted for the Langley Book of Horror. John Langley invites Colin to dinner but the even

EP 1

A Bit Whiffy

The Langley Book of Horror is finally published with Colin's story included. One of the publishing staff has recommende

EP 2

A Piece of Cake

Colin vows never to attend another wedding but he can't refuse his work colleague Trevor's request to be his best man.

EP 3

Zanzibar

Colin's treatment for the Alan Hunter project is coming along but his progress is thwarted by the visit of Stuart, Rosem

EP 4

Night Thoughts

Colin is writing his first screenplay for Alan Hunter but clearly has a lot to learn... Re-writes are required before h

EP 5

Frank

EP 6

Out to Lunch

After Colin's dad's funeral Jen persuades him to take some time out. They venture to France for a short break and plan

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