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|director=Mark Chapman |
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|producer=Mark Chapman<br/>Justin Judd |
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| writer =William Donaldson<br/> Mark Chapman |
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| starring = [[George Cole (actor)|George Cole]]<br>[[Pat Heywood]] |
| starring = [[George Cole (actor)|George Cole]]<br>[[Pat Heywood]] |
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| network = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] |
| network = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] |
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| company =Aspect Film & TV |
| company =[[Tiger Aspect|Aspect Film & TV]] for [[ITV Central|Central Independent Television]] |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|1992| |
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|1992|5|17}} |
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| last_aired = {{End date|df=yes|1992|6|14}} |
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'''''Root Into Europe''''' is an [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] comedy-drama based on the character from [[William Donaldson]]'s book ''[[The Henry Root Letters]]''. Five episodes |
'''''Root Into Europe''''' is an [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] comedy-drama based on the character from [[William Donaldson]]'s popular book ''[[The Henry Root Letters]]''. Five episodes written by Donaldson and Mark Chapman and produced by Aspect Film & TV for [[ITV Central|Central Independent Television]], were first broadcast in May and June 1992. The series starred [[George Cole (actor)|George Cole]] as Henry Root, and [[Pat Heywood]] as his wife, Muriel. |
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Henry Root, a |
Henry Root, a fish dealer who disapproves of the impending [[European Union]], declares himself England's 'European regulator' in a letter to the [[British Prime Minister]], then [[John Major]]. He takes his wife Muriel on a tour of Europe to represent English values to mainland Europe. His adventures are captured on a [[camcorder]] by his wife to be sent to the BBC upon his return for a future documentary, which one expects will never be made. The episodes bring him to [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Italy]], [[Germany]], [[Belgium]] and [[The Netherlands]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/r/rootintoeurope_1299002698.shtml Comedy Guide |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070314040857/http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/r/rootintoeurope_1299002698.shtml Comedy Guide – ''Root Into Europe''] at [[bbc.co.uk]] |
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* {{IMDb title|0103527|Root Into Europe}} |
* {{IMDb title|id=0103527|title=Root Into Europe}} |
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*[http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/19985 BFI database] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081211104655/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/19985 BFI database] |
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Latest revision as of 22:35, 13 December 2024
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| Root Into Europe | |
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| Created by | William Donaldson |
| Written by | William Donaldson Mark Chapman |
| Directed by | Mark Chapman |
| Starring | George Cole Pat Heywood |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Mark Chapman Justin Judd |
| Running time | 60mins |
| Production company | Aspect Film & TV for Central Independent Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 17 May – 14 June 1992 |
Root Into Europe is an ITV comedy-drama based on the character from William Donaldson's popular book The Henry Root Letters. Five episodes written by Donaldson and Mark Chapman and produced by Aspect Film & TV for Central Independent Television, were first broadcast in May and June 1992. The series starred George Cole as Henry Root, and Pat Heywood as his wife, Muriel.
Henry Root, a fish dealer who disapproves of the impending European Union, declares himself England's 'European regulator' in a letter to the British Prime Minister, then John Major. He takes his wife Muriel on a tour of Europe to represent English values to mainland Europe. His adventures are captured on a camcorder by his wife to be sent to the BBC upon his return for a future documentary, which one expects will never be made. The episodes bring him to France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands.
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- Television episodes set in Rome
- Television episodes set in Berlin
- Television shows set in Brussels
- Television shows set in Amsterdam
- Television shows set in Europe
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- Television episodes set in Italy
- Television episodes set in Germany
- Television episodes set in Spain
- Television episodes set in the Netherlands
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