The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin 1976
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What is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1976
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 28 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 28 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A bored office man fakes his death to escape a soul‑crushing routine.”
- Sharp satire of corporate life
- Inventive humor around a midlife crisis
- Unique blend of absurdity and social commentary
- Humor may feel dated to modern viewers
- Narrative can be episodic and meandering
Watch it if you enjoy witty British comedies that lampoon office monotony and midlife upheaval.
The series is a PG‑rated comedy with satirical humor, suitable for general audiences.
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What is the main premise of the show?
It follows Reginald Perrin, a disillusioned office worker who fakes his death and seeks a new life.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a comedy series, rated PG.
When was the series originally released?
The series debuted in 1976.
Who is the central character?
The central character is Reginald Iolanthe Perrin.
Is the humor more light‑hearted or dark?
The humor blends satirical and dark‑comedy elements, often highlighting absurdity in everyday life.
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