"The Brittas Empire" (1991) TV series 1991-1997

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Creators:

Richard Fegen
Andrew Norriss

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

3 January 1991 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Gordon Brittas is the manager of the Whitbury-Newtown Leisure Centre. Despite his ambition and good intentions...

Plot Keywords:

Gay Character | Colleagues | Twist In The End

Cast

Chris Barrie	...	Gordon Brittas / ... (52 episodes, 1991-1997)
Michael Burns	...	Colin / ... (52 episodes, 1991-1997)
Tim Marriott	...	Gavin / ... (52 episodes, 1991-1997)
Russell Porter	...	Tim / ... (52 episodes, 1991-1997)
Harriet Thorpe	...	Carole / ... (52 episodes, 1991-1997)
Pippa Haywood	...	Helen / ... (51 episodes, 1991-1997)
Jill Greenacre	...	Linda / ... (51 episodes, 1991-1997)
Judy Flynn	...	Julie (45 episodes, 1992-1997)
Julia St. John	...	Laura (36 episodes, 1991-1995)

Runtime:

30 min (52 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:PG | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Ringwood Recreation Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The Brittas Empire was filmed mostly in a studio, but also, the leisure centre used was Ringwood Recreation Centre in Hampshire. Quite a few of the other outside shots were also filmed in Ringwood town itself.

Quotes:

Gordon Brittas: Every time I walk into a room, a fight seems to break out.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) (V)

Funny funny funny!

I've only recently discovered this gem on PBS. This has got to be one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. I haven't laughed so hard in quite awhile. I've never seen anyone as clueless as Brittas. I didn't start until the epi where they believe he's dead. I hope that this wonderful show continues on American TV.