Our hilarious homage to Hitchcock
1932. Europe in turmoil. But never fear: the BBC is sending the stars of its smash-hit variety show, “What Larks!” on a grand Continental tour.
Estranged husband and wife variety act, Oliver and Edith Bliss, find themselves embroiled in a devious plot to tip Europe into war. With the rest of the company in tow – ventriloquist Sandy Buckets and Raffles, and the clairvoyant Wetterburn Sisters – our heroes head for the Alps, and a world of devilish disguises, dodgy double crosses and vintage one-liners.
What is Operation Quickstep? Will Oliver overcome his crippling vertigo? Just who is Baron Toplady, and why does his castle have the unmistakable aroma of cheese?
From the canals of Venice, via a dizzying climb up a snow-capped mountain, to a climactic chase to the top of Big Ben, Crampons of Fear is guaranteed to have you laughing your Tyrolean socks off.
