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Colin's Sandwich

1988 – 1990Show2 seasons12 episodes

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Colin's Sandwich episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Flaunt It, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Time Out, 6.8
  3. S1 E3 Enough, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Pussyfoot, 6.5
  5. S1 E5 Back from Bengal, 6.7
  6. S1 E6 Night on the Town, 6.9
  1. S2 E1 A Bit Whiffy, 7.1
  2. S2 E2 A Piece of Cake, 6.9
  3. S2 E3 Zanzibar, 6.7
  4. S2 E4 Night Thoughts, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 Frank, 7.1
  6. S2 E6 Out to Lunch, 6.7

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Kilby
Written by
Paul Smith, Terry Kyan
Produced by
Jamie Rix

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 1988 · February 16, 1990 · Ended

First aired
October 18, 1988
Last aired
February 16, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Colin's Sandwich worth watching?"

Questions about Colin's Sandwich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Colin's Sandwich worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

How long does it take to watch Colin's Sandwich?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1990.

Will Colin's Sandwich make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Colin's Sandwich?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.