Room at the Bottom

Seasons

1986

UK

6.6

Nesbitt Gunn, failed drama producer, has been moved to the lower reaches of television and now has to face up to life in the quiz game department under the watchful eye of his ruthless and tyrannical boss, Kevin Hughes.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Siege

Recently sacked drama producer Nesbitt Gunn (James Bolam) has barricaded himself in his office and not even girlfriend Celia can persuade him to leave and take up his new position in Light Entailment Dept.

S1 • E2

The Theatre Ticket

Nesbitt has come to terms with his new position in the game-show department of Megla Television. He is keen to make a good impression with new boss Mr, Hughes, but does not bargain on an impossible request.

S1 • E3

The German Visitor

Nesbitt must persuade a German TV executive to buy a Megla game show.

S1 • E4

The Big Prize

Nesbitt must find a contestant for a game show with a valuable prize. Hughes points him toward a suitable candidate but Nesbitt is surprised when he discovers who it is.

S1 • E5

A Frame Up

Mr Hughes will not tolerate the company rules being broken, and Nesbitt is in danger of losing his new job if he doesn't conform. But could someone be trying to set him up?

S1 • E6

Winter Schedule

Rivalry between Megla Television and the BBC comes to a head when Hughes decides to impart false information about Megla's winter schedules. Nesbitt is to sacked and used as bait in an attempt to fool the BBC.