Colin's Sandwich is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC2 in 1988 and 1990 which stars Mel Smith as Colin Watkins, a British Rail clerk who aspired to be a horror writer. The show was written by Paul Smith and Terry Kyan and ran for two series of six episodes. In the second series, Colin manages to achieve some small successes as a writer.
Colin's Sandwich (Season 2)
A Bit Whiffy 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Langley Book of Horror is finally published with Colin's story included. One of the publishing staff has recommended his story to an award winning film director, Alan Hunter. Meanwhile whilst Colin is celebrating, Jen has been made redundant but does not want to spoil Colin's festivities and doesn't tell him for several days.
A Piece of Cake 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Colin vows never to attend another wedding but he can't refuse his work colleague Trevor's request to be his best man. The whole thing is a nightmare - from organising the wedding present list through to the stag night and of course the best man's speech...
Zanzibar 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Colin's treatment for the Alan Hunter project is coming along but his progress is thwarted by the visit of Stuart, Rosemary and baby Joshua which he had forgotten about...
Night Thoughts 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Colin is writing his first screenplay for Alan Hunter but clearly has a lot to learn... Re-writes are required before he accidentally deletes the whole thing whilst demonstrating his new PC to best mate Des. Can he continue to balance the writing with his day job at BR? Can he even stay awake at BR???
Frank 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-09
Runtime: 30 min
Out to Lunch 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After Colin's dad's funeral Jen persuades him to take some time out. They venture to France for a short break and plan a lunch in one of the best restaurants in the country. Colin manages to mess up the lunch but it makes him realise that he can't continue with the writing and the day job. The film of his screenplay is set to be broadcast on Channel 4. Before he leaves British Rail he gets to realise a long held ambition...
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 6