The Plank
Dir: Eric Sykes
1967
*****
The Plank is an absolute gem of a comedy and the perfect lesson on slap-stick and physical comedy. Written and directed by the great Eric Sykes and starring all of his mates and our old favourites of yesteryear including Tommy Cooper, Roy Castle, Jim Dale, Graham Stark, Hattie Jacques, to name but a few. A simple premise, two workmen and a plank of wood, what could go wrong? Comedy timing is key and this film has it in spades. So many much loved and sorely missed comedians in one place, it's an absolute joy. God bless you Eric Sykes.