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Rita Rudner

Martin Trenaman

Phyllida Law

Michael Fenton Stevens

Alan Carr

Dominic Frisby

Amy Wilson Thomas

Martin Bergman

Paul Russell

The Rita Rudner Show: Episode 4: Diamond Encrusted Turtle Holder

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Episode 4: Diamond Encrusted Turtle Holder

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Rita tries to get help from Alan Carr, and husband Martin attempts to buy her a gift.

Comedian Rita tries to get help from Alan Carr and husband Martin attempts to buy her a gift. With Martin Bergman. From April 2013.

The fourth and final episode of American comedian Rita Rudner's new sitcom about her chaotic return to the UK after a fifteen year break - written by Rita and her real life husband Martin Bergman. 

With the help of her husband Martin (Martin Trenaman) Rita is forced to cope with a very unfamiliar England and meets an array of odd characters, including hotelier Mrs Harrison (played by the wonderful Phyllida Law) and various guests at the hotel - such as The Fabulous Twins who try to help Martin buy a gift for Rita, without much success. 

Meanwhile, Rita's agent Phil hopes to get some help from Alan Carr - but there's a mix up and eventually Rita is forced to host a charity auction. Rita's also frustrated by a well - meaning support comedian, Jim Jenson who ends up being a major hindrance.

With some more classic stand up from Rita Rudner and a stellar supporting cast including Michael Fenton Stevens, Alan Carr, Dominic Frisby and Amy Wilson Thomas.


Producer: Paul Russell
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Sitcom. American comedian Rita Rudner returns to the UK - with chaotic results

Sitcom. American comedian Rita Rudner returns to the UK to try and re-establish herself - with chaotic results

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