Storyline
One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Cast & Crew
Paul Whitehouse
Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
LeadCH
Charlie Higson
Ralph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father
Kathy Burke
Mrs. Ted
Simon Day
Tall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy
Paul Bigley
Short Tom
Arabella Weir
Mrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta Gladstone
Mark Williams
Confirmed Bachelor
LB
Louise Brill
Lulu
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christine Gernon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ted & Ralph is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
