Mr Pye

Mr Pye

Limited Series 1986 · 4 eps · ★ 4.2 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

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Mr Pye travels to the Channel Island of Sark to spread the love of God. But doing good deeds means something strange starts to happen to him, he starts to grow wings.

Created by Donald Churchill, David Churchill

Network: Channel 4

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