J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
Series of comic monologues written from the perspective of an old showbiz survivor
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - An 'Ep' in the Country
The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - Bravo Chantal!
The veteran reveals how a search for financial backing can lead a film producer into many unusual by-ways. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - Dick Turpin
The veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - Episode 1
The man of many parts uses the wealth and poverty of his experience to discuss his old chum. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - Hollywood and Back
The veteran of many parts recalls one of the worst screen performances never seen. Starring Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - My Stag Movie (Part One)
The veteran auditionee recalls how talent can be found in the unlikeliest places or sometimes not at all. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - My Stag Movie (Part Two)
The veteran auditionee exposes more of his film-making exploits. Did he ever hit the big screen? Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - The Rich Brothers
The veteran of many parts recalls a slapstick act, as he uncovers the truth and falsity of showbiz cliches. Stars Peter Jones.
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook - The TV Spectacular - A Contradiction in Terms
The veteran of many parts recounts the woeful tale of a 'Gala Night in Venice'. Stars Peter Jones. From June 1986.
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