The Melting Pot (1976)
Plot — What is The Melting Pot about?
The Melting Pot is a British television situation comedy starring Spike Milligan. It was written by Milligan and his regular collaborator Neil Shand. The pilot episode was broadcast only once on BBC1 in June 1976, with a full series recorded the following August but never broadcast. Milligan played Mr. Van Gogh (in brownface) alongside John Bird as Mr. Rembrandt, father and son illegal Asian immigrants who are first seen being rowed ashore in England, having been told that the beach is in fact Piccadilly Circus. They hitch a ride to London in a lorry advertising Italian-made Yorkshire puddings, and find themselves at a boarding house in the fictional Piles Road, London WC2, run by Irish coalman Paddy O'Brien (Frank Carson) and his voluptuous daughter Nefertiti. The rest of the tenants include a black Yorkshireman, a Chinese cockney and a Scottish Arab. The "Melting Pot" of the title refers to the district of London where they have arrived.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 3 votes) |
The Melting Pot — FAQ
Is The Melting Pot worth watching? The Melting Pot holds a 6.0/10 rating from 3 viewers. The Melting Pot is a British television situation comedy starring Spike Milligan. It was written by Milligan and his regular collaborator Neil Shand. The pilot episode was broadcast only once on BBC1 in June 1976, with a
Who is behind The Melting Pot? Created by Spike Milligan.
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When did The Melting Pot release? It first aired in 1976.