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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

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Sitcom starring Leonard Rossiter as a man whose mid-life crisis turns increasingly bizarre

Leonard Rossiter stars in David Nobbs's black comedy about a sales executive whose mid-life crisis results in him faking his own death.

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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin: Series 2: Episode 5

19/10/1977

Episode 5

Series 2

BBC Two - The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, Series 2, Episode 5

Reggie's shop Grot is now very successful, so he decides to employ his former colleagues.

Reggie's shop is very successful, so he decides to employ some of his former colleagues. However, there is still chemistry between him and Joan and now Elizabeth wants a job.

Reggie's business Grot is now very successful and he decides to give jobs to his former colleague Tony, secretary Joan and boss C.J. However trouble arises as there is still an attraction between him and Joan and now his wife Elizabeth wants a job too.

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin: Series 2

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Reggie sets up a business selling useless goods and gets trapped back in the rat race.

Reggie returns to set up a new business selling useless goods. The business becomes a massive success, leaving Reggie trapped back in the rat race.

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