If You See God, Tell Him

If You See God, Tell Him

Limited Series 1993 · 4 eps · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

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Following a freak accident, Godfrey Spry develops a 30-second attention span, causing him to take ad slogans literally and leading to chaotic behaviour.

Created by David Renwick, Andrew Marshall

Network: BBC Two

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