Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 18, 1982

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Comedy, Documentary

User Score

75%

Original Title

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

Production Companies

Tyne Tees Television

Director

Malcolm Dickinson

Description

A series of anecdotes and monologues by County Durham comedian Bobby Thompson. Well known throughout the North East of England his 'Little Waster' character tells tales of debt, dole and wife trouble, while 'The Old Soldier' gives a hilarious account of his Second World War relationships with King George and Field Marshall Montgomery, providing a wry look at the class divide. Also included is a documentary film shot during his final years.