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The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is a series of novels written by David Nobbs. He also adapted them for a British sitcom starring Leonard Rossiter in the title role. It was produced from 1976 to 1979. He adapted the screenplay for the first series from the novel. Some of its subplots were considered too dark or risqué for television and were toned down or omitted.
The story concerns a middle-aged middle manager, Reginald "Reggie" Perrin, who reveals himself
Doc Morrissey in the BBC sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" (1976–79) in which his catchphrase was "Take two aspirins". He reprised the role in "The Legacy of Reginald Perrin" in 1996. Horsley also starred in the 1980s comedy series 'My Husband and I'.
Horsley was also cast in the role of Sir Ralph Shawcross in the BBC sitcom "You Rang, M'Lord?" (1990–93), as the Bishop of Tatchester in the BBC adaptation of John Masefield's "