Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes Trailers

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'Eric Sykes' started as a radio scriptwriter but he soon found he could perform as well as write. The slight handicap of being very hard of hearing doesn't interfere with his wonderful comic timing. The spectacles he wears have no lenses but contain a bone conducting hearing aid.

Most Popular Eric Sykes Trailers

Total trailers found: 48

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Trailer (2005)

16 November 2005

When his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools.

The Others Trailer (2001)

02 August 2001

Grace is a woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light.

The Spy with a Cold Nose Trailer (1966)

19 December 1966

A dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the Russians send the dog to a veterinary, British intelligence must get to the dog first and retrieve the spying device.

The Plank Trailer (1967)

18 May 1967

A slapstick comedy 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.

Three Sisters Trailer (2003)

13 February 2003

Nearly a thousand miles away from their beloved Moscow, Chekhov's Three Sisters live in virtual exile.

One Way Pendulum Trailer (1965)

21 January 1965

A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.

The Plank Trailer (1979)

17 December 1979

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.

Tommy the Toreador Trailer (1959)

21 December 1959

Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter.

Heavens Above! Trailer (1963)

20 May 1963

A clerical error leads to the appointment of a left-leaning small-town priest to a rich village, where he immediately horrifies his snobby parishioners by appointing a dustman and a black man as vicar's wardens and throwing open the vicarage to the sprawling, disreputable Smith family, who have just been evicted from their caravan site.

Gabrielle and the Doodleman Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

A wheelchair bound little girl gets involved with characters from her computer game that help her though a difficult time.

Village of Daughters Trailer (1962)

13 March 1962

A salesman from England is picked to select one girl in an Italian town who will become a bride for a native son.

Rhubarb Trailer (1970)

03 April 1970

A Police Inspector and a vicar play a round of golf. The Inspector has a Constable help him to cheat, while the vicar has other ideas.

The Boys in Blue Trailer (1982)

20 September 1982

Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham.

The Big Freeze Trailer (1993)

17 November 1993

A silent comedy. Two accident-prone plumbers go to fix the plumbing at a home for retired gentle-folk on the coldest day of the year in Finland.

Rhubarb Rhubarb Trailer (1980)

15 December 1980

During a game of golf between a police inspector and a vicar the inspector cheats by having a constable move his ball into favourable positions and the vicar's into hazardous ones.

Shalako Trailer (1968)

26 September 1968

Sean Connery is Shalako, a guide in the old West who has to rescue an aristocratic British hunting party from Indians and bandits.

Kill or Cure Trailer (1962)

01 September 1962

A private eye is hired to go undercover at a health farm, but before he can find out why his client is murdered.

Rotten to the Core Trailer (1965)

14 July 1965

Rogues Jelly Knight, Scapa Flood, and Lennie the Dip leave prison expecting boss The Duke to have their stash ready to share out.

Splitting Heirs Trailer (1993)

02 April 1993

A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again.

The Big Screen Trailer (1973)

20 February 1973

Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry.

The Bargee Trailer (1964)

23 April 1964

After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant.

Absolute Beginners Trailer (1986)

04 April 1986

A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world.

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Trailer (1965)

16 June 1965

In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across the English Channel.

One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick Trailer (2001)

16 March 2001

Margaret is visiting a relative in hospital. Victor is his usual self, complaining about everything; and Margaret is her usual self, pretending not to hear him.

Mavis and the Mermaid Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

A small girl, who doesn't believe in fairytales, meets an old woman who claims she is a mermaid.

The Liquidator Trailer (1965)

01 November 1965

Lighthearted spy drama about Boysie Oakes, who takes a nice job with the British Secret Service, enjoys all the perks, and signs all the forms before learning that his job depends on murdering people, and not romancing all the beautiful civilian staff in Whitehall.

It's Your Move Trailer (1982)

18 October 1982

A silent slapstick comedy depicting the travails of young couple moving into a new home, who hire an accident-prone firm of house removers, headed by Sykes.

Theatre of Blood Trailer (1973)

16 March 1973

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper Trailer (1986)

16 September 1986

A retrospective of the comedy genius of Tommy Cooper, with tributes from the likes of Eamonn Andrewsd

Monte Carlo or Bust! Trailer (1969)

28 April 1969

Sequel to "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines". This time an international car rally from England to Monte Carlo provides the comedic farce.

Charley Moon Trailer (1956)

01 May 1956

A new career opens for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he is detailed to appear in a unit concert.

Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

Tommy Cooper, the hapless magician who was in a league of his own, is joined here by a star-studded selection of guests in previously unseen extracts from his classic TV series.

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan Trailer (2010)

23 December 2010

A documentary about comedian Spike Milligan.

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute Trailer (2002)

05 October 2002

One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selection of comic highlights from Spike's life.

Watch Your Stern Trailer (1960)

14 October 1960

When the details of a secret torpedo are destroyed by an incompetent seaman, the crew of the ship rally round, when the Admiral needs the plans to show to a visiting scientist.

Entertaining the Troops Trailer (2011)

20 September 2011

Documentary telling the story of the ENSA performers who kept up the troops' morale during World War II, with contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Eric Sykes and Tony Benn.

If You Go Down in the Woods Today Trailer (1981)

29 April 1981

A Boy Scout troupe led by their scoutmaster (Sykes) is on a field trip to a seemingly-peaceful English woodland.

Charley's Aunt Trailer (1977)

29 December 1977

Eric Sykes stars in his own adaptation of the world famous stage play Charley's Aunt. When Donna Lucia is unable to chaperone Amy and Kitty to lunch, Charley and Jack must find somebody to act as Donna Lucia if the girls they love are to attend their tea party.

Royal Variety Performance 1984 Trailer (1984)

25 November 1984

In the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Alf Garnett Saga Trailer (1972)

22 March 1972

Alf and his family have been moved from their East End home into a high-rise council estate. Alf is not only having trouble coping with his new 'home', but also with the long commute to work, the long walk to the corner pub, his long-suffering wife Else, rebellious daughter Rita, and her philandering, constantly unemployed husband Mike.

Mr. H Is Late Trailer (1988)

15 February 1988

A team of inept undertakers attempt to get a coffin to a funeral on time. An undertaker is in charge of moving a coffin from a home to the church.

Very Important Person Trailer (1961)

24 April 1961

Comedy set in World War Two, starring James Robertson-Justice and Leslie Phillips. Sir Ernest Pease (Robertson-Justice) is a self-important scientist who is sent undercover on a bombing mission to monitor the effectiveness of his latest invention, a new-fangled radar.

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers Trailer (1981)

10 December 1981

With film clips and photos, Eric Sykes gives a tongue-in-cheek account of his follies and fortunes as an actor, gag writer, and comedian in a long and successful career in the theatre, on radio and television.

Orders Are Orders Trailer (1954)

01 October 1954

An American movie company wants to shoot a science-fiction film using a British army barracks as a location, and its soldiers as actors.

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court Trailer (1985)

26 April 1985

Ex-colleagues reflect on the comic genius and sometimes difficult character of Tony Hancock.

TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Teletubbies Musical Playtime is the nineth volume in the Teletubbies VHS series released in 1999. Includes Musical Tubby Custard.

Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story Trailer (1990)

01 June 1990

Documentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues and including highlights from his TV and film career.

Alice in Wonderland Trailer (1985)

26 March 1985

Anglia Television's 5 episode TV miniseries adaption of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland was inspired and based upon an early production put on by the famous Da Silva Puppets group at the Norwich Puppet Theatre.