The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Overview
Reginald Perrin, weary from years spent at Sunshine Desserts, faces a mid-life crisis that prompts him to stage his own death. After a series of attempts to reinvent himself, he returns incognito to his old job, only to discover nothing has changed. In the second season, he unexpectedly thrives with a chain of shops selling absurd products, but soon feels overwhelmed by his own success and seeks to dismantle the venture. By the final season, Perrin dreams of creating a commune, with the help of his beleaguered colleagues, yet ultimately ends up back in a familiar routine.
Episodes
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1
Hippopotamus
Reggie's role as a sales executive at Sunshine Desserts is becoming increasingly overwhelming, and the pressure is beginning to take its toll on him. ...
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2
Nightmare in the Park
Reggie looks forward to a weekend of relaxation, but his hopes are dashed when his family opts for a trip to a safari park instead. What was meant to...
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3
The Sunday Extraordinary Business Meeting
With Elizabeth out of town, Reggie plans to spend some intimate time with his secretary, Joan. However, their plans are continually disrupted by unexp...
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4
The Bizarre Dinner Party
While Elizabeth is out of town, Reggie decides to throw a dinner gathering for his colleagues, but there's a catch—there's no actual food on the me...
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5
The Speech to the British Fruit Association
Following a catastrophic presentation at the Fruit Society gathering in Bilberry Hall, Reggie resolves to make significant changes...
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6
Trying a Frenchman, Welshman, Scotsman and an Italian
Following his staged death, Reggie embarks on a journey to explore various new personas. He experiments with the lives of a Frenchman, a Welshman, a S...
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7
The Memorial Service
Reggie makes a surprising comeback as Martin Wellborn and finds himself at his own memorial service. Amid the emotional atmosphere, he seizes the opp...
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1
Remarried and Back at Sunshine Desserts
Reggie finds it increasingly challenging to uphold his persona as Martin Wellbourne. When he decides to disclose his real identity to CJ, the revelati...
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2
Elizabeth's New Admirer
After Reggie finds himself employed at a pig farm, Elizabeth takes the initiative to find work of her own. She soon attracts the attention of a new ad...
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3
Jimmy's Offer
Reggie approaches CJ with a bold idea after a conversation with Jimmy. Together, they devise a scheme for an unconventional store that could change th...
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4
The Unusual Shop
In "The Unusual Shop," Reggie seeks financial support from CJ to launch his quirky store, Grot. To everyone's surprise, the shop thrives, offering an ...
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5
Re-Involvement
After Sunshine Desserts faces financial collapse, Reggie takes a bold step by bringing back his former colleagues and supervisor to join him at Grot. ...
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6
The Four Untrustworthy Men
Feeling unfulfilled by his achievements, Reggie devises a scheme to bring down Grot by enlisting a group of completely ill-suited individuals. His re...
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7
Extreme Solution
Reggie's initial strategy collapses, prompting him to resort to increasingly drastic measures that ultimately lead to further disappointments. With hi...
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The Great Project
Reggie embarks on a mission to establish a commune dedicated to fostering a life of tranquility and unity. However, his vision requires a dedicated te...
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2
Staff Training
With familiar faces back on the team, Reggie is excited to greet his sole visitor at "Perrin's." As he navigates the challenges of reorienting his st...
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3
The Trickle of Visitors
Following a creative marketing initiative, "Perrin's" attracts a new visitor.
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4
Communal Social Evenings
With his business thriving, Reggie feels a sense of satisfaction... but is this success sustainable? As he navigates the highs of his achievements, h...
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5
Timebomb
At Perrin's, valuables such as cash and jewelry begin to vanish mysteriously, raising suspicions among the staff. Meanwhile, a female visitor becomes...
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6
Episode Six
Perrin's reputation takes a hit within the community when McBlane assaults a Salvation Army worker, sparking outrage. The incident incites a strong n...
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7
Episode Seven
As Perrin's comes to a close, the staff bids farewell to each other. Reggie lands a new job but discovers that he's once again under the supervision o...
