Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster
MovieTitle | Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster |
User score | 7.5 |
Release date | Dec 18, 1982 |
Genre | Comedy, Documentary |
Director | Malcolm Dickinson , James Goldby |
Production country | United Kingdom |
Production companies | Tyne Tees Television |
Run time | 78 min. |
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.