A Small Problem

A Small Problem (1987)

12h 30m

Overview

A Small Problem is a British sitcom originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1987. Intended as a satire on prejudice, the show was set in a Britain starring Christopher Ryan who had previously played Mike in The Young Ones, with a form of apartheid based on people's height. Anyone below 5ft tall was forced to live in tower-block ghettos south of the River Thames. However, many viewers appeared not to understand the satirical aspect of the show, and the BBC was flooded with complaints.

It was written by comedy writers Tony Millan and Mike Walling. The theme tune was written by Mo Foster and Mike Walling.

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    Christopher Ryan

    Christopher Ryan

    (6 episodes)

    David Simeon

    David Simeon

    (6 episodes)

    Joan Blackham

    Joan Blackham

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