King Of Fridges (ITV1 2004, Richard Wilson, Mark Benton)

Comedy drama broadcast as part of a series of single dramas that went out under the banner of ‘Trapped’. Retired electrician Frank arrives for work at a large electrical retailer as a trainee under a back-to-work scheme. It is a bank holiday and assistant manager Alan who has been left in charge begins to suspect the new recruit may actually be spying on him for the absent boss. Mayhem and misunderstandings ensue.

UK | ITV1 ‘Trapped’ | 1×60 minutes| 18 September 2004

Writer: Tim Firth | Director: Gavin Millar | Producer: Alison MacPhail

cast
RICHARD WILSON as Frank | MARK BENTON as Alan | ANNA KEAVENEY as Iris | JOAN KEMPSON as Chloe

Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.