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Press for Time

Norman's a newspaper reporter - in his funniest film yet!
1966 | 102m | English

(691 votes)

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Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
Release Date: Dec 08, 1966
Director: Robert Asher
Writer: Norman Wisdom, Eddie Leslie, Angus McGill
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies The Rank Organisation, Titanic Films, IVY Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Entered: Apr 28, 2024
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Name Character
Norman Wisdom Norman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister
Derek Bond Major Rupert Bartlett
Angela Browne Miss Eleanor Lampton
Tracey Crisp Miss Ruby Fairchild
Allan Cuthbertson Mr. Ballard
Noel Dyson Lady Mayor Mrs. Corcoran
Derek Francis Alderman Ernest Corcoran
Peter Jones Robin Willobey
David Lodge Mr. Ross
Stanley Unwin Mr. Nottage
Frances White Liz Corcoran
Michael Balfour Sewerman
Tony Selby Harry Marshall
Michael Bilton Councillor Hedge
Norman Pitt Councillor Quilter
Hazel Coppen Granny Fork
Totti Truman Taylor Mrs. Doe Connor
Toni Gilpin Miss Thompson
Gordon Rollings Bus Conductor
Chris Adcock Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Tony Allen Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Richard Atherton Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Joy Burnett New Council Tenant (uncredited)
Donald Campbell Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Vic Chapman Councillor / Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Maxwell Craig Man in Audience (uncredited)
Alexandra Dane Photo Model (uncredited)
Billy Davis New Council Tenant (uncredited)
Carmen Dene Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Rosemary Donnelly Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Hugh Elton Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Dorothy Ford Woman in Crowd (uncredited)
Joanna Ford Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Arthur Goodman Council Official (uncredited)
Ron Gregory Councillor (uncredited)
Peter Hannon Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Victor Harrington Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
Imogen Hassall Suffragette (uncredited)
Damaris Hayman Miss Popkiss (uncredited)
Walter Henry Fireman (uncredited)
George Hilsdon Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
Ned Hood Councillor (uncredited)
Lew Hooper Commuter (uncredited)
Philip Johns Policeman (uncredited)
Cyril Kent Man in Audience (uncredited)
Ruth Kettlewell Lady on Train / Bag Lady (uncredited)
Colin McKenzie Man in Audience (uncredited)
Norman Morris Councillor (uncredited)
Richard Neller Councillor (uncredited)
Paul Phillips Commuter (uncredited)
Bob Raymond Commuter (uncredited)
George Roderick Eddie (uncredited)
Michelle Scott Young Girl (uncredited)
Jack Sharp Man in Audience (uncredited)
Valerie Stanton Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
John Timberlake Commuter (uncredited)
John Triplett Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Jim Tyson Portly Man (uncredited)
Jennifer White Isobel (uncredited)
Neil Wilson Policeman (uncredited)
Fred Wood Unimpressed Beauty Pageant Observer (uncredited)
Name Job
Robert Asher Director
Norman Wisdom Screenplay
George Minassian Camera Operator
Ken Goodman Focus Puller
Eddie Leslie Screenplay
Angus McGill Book
Peter Newbrook Director of Photography
Jack Martin Production Manager
Bryan Coates Assistant Director
Anne Suddi Casting Director
Cyril Collick Sound Supervisor
Jimmy Evans Makeup Supervisor
Kay Gilbert Costume Supervisor
Gerry Hambling Supervising Editor
Don Ranasinghe Assistant Editor
Michael Vickers Original Music Composer, Conductor
Bruce Grimes Art Direction
Name Title
Robert Hartford-Davis Producer
Peter Newbrook Producer
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