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Paul Merton's Perfect Night In: The Magic Christian

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The comedian's top five films are revealed.

Eccentric comedy based on the satirical novel by Terry Southern, starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, and featuring a host of star cameos. Sir Guy Grand, the world's richest man, devises a plan to see how far people will go in pursuit of money.
Review page 48. (1969, 15)

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Terry Southern
Director:
Joseph McGrath
Sir Guy Grand:
Peter Sellers
Youngman Grand:
Ringo Starr
Oxford coach:
Richard Attenborouqh
Dracula:
Christopher Lee
Traffic warden:
Spike Milligan
Lady singer:
Yul Brynner
Listening man:
Roman Polanski
Slave-driver:
Raquel Welch
Director in Sotheby's:
John Cleese
Sommelier:
Clive Dunn
Ginger Horton:
Hattie Jacques
Sir John:
John Le Mesurier
Source: Radio Times

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