The Futility of the Fly

Name: The Futility of the Fly
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 30, 2000
Cast: Richard Wilson, Owen Brenman, Annette Crosbie, Angus Deayton, Janine Duvitski

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BBC-1 | BBC | Air Date: October 30, 2000

Starring: Richard Wilson, Owen Brenman, Annette Crosbie, Angus Deayton, Janine Duvitski, Doreen Mantle

Summary: The Meldrews' new housekeeper writes a play about the many strange things that go on in the Meldrew household, but her colleagues find it way too unbelievable. Who would believe that Victor accidentally sat on Mrs Warboys in the bath on the same night that a deep-fried finger found its way into her fish and chips? Who would believe thatThe Meldrews' new housekeeper writes a play about the many strange things that go on in the Meldrew household, but her colleagues find it way too unbelievable. Who would believe that Victor accidentally sat on Mrs Warboys in the bath on the same night that a deep-fried finger found its way into her fish and chips? Who would believe that Victor could take Mrs Warboys to a tattoo artist, believing he was taking her to the dentist? Naturally no one would also believe Victor would be writing love letters to Mrs Warboys either. However, anything can and does happen at the Meldrew home.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: May 4, 2001
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  S6:E7. Comic Relief Special 2001
  Air Date: March 16, 2001
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  S6:E6. Things Aren't Simple Anymore
  Air Date: November 20, 2000
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  S6:E5. The Dawn of Man
  Air Date: November 13, 2000
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  S6:E4. Threatening Weather
  Air Date: November 6, 2000
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  S6:E3. The Futility of the Fly
  Air Date: October 30, 2000
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  S6:E2. Tales of Terror
  Air Date: October 23, 2000
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  S6:E1. The Executioner's Song
  Air Date: October 16, 2000
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: December 25, 1994
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 31, 1993
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 2, 1992
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 1990
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 4, 1990