The Plank
1979, English. Directed by Eric Sykes.
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. TV remake of the 1967 short.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Eric SykesDirector
- Eric SykesTaller Workman
- Arthur LoweShorter Workman
- Lionel BlairPaint-covered House Owner
- Henry CooperBeer drinker
- Harry H. CorbettAmourous Van Driver
- Bernard CribbinsHouse painter
- Robert DorningFork-Lift Truck Driver
- Diana DorsWoman with Rose
- Charlie DrakeDelivery man with cake
- Jimmy EdwardsPoliceman
- Deryck GuylerMilkman
- Charles HawtreyCo-Driver
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1979
- Written by
- Eric Sykes
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The Plank runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is The Plank on?
The Plank isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 December 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Plank?
If you liked The Plank, try Fun with Dick and Jane, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed The Plank?
The Plank (1979) was directed by Eric Sykes and stars Eric Sykes, Arthur Lowe, Lionel Blair.