25 Oct 1989
The Hollywood Detective
An actor at the end of the line who used to play a PI on TV turns to real detective work when a fan of his begs him to help her.
Little White Lie
Follows the story of a luckless actor named Barry who has recently split from his girlfriend. He is seen wallowing at home in his pyjamas, where he becomes fixated on a children's television presenter who he sees on daytime television. The two accidentally collide at an awards ceremony and Barry sets out to impress the presenter. However, he inadvertently lies about his profession, ignoring his actorial status for a career in psychiatry.
Top Billed Cast
Andrew Scott Barry
David Murray Director
David Pearse Malcolm
Elaine Cassidy Annie Mulcahy
Philip Judge TV Award Winner
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