Brian and Charles

2022 Drama | Comedy
63%

Outcast Brian lives in a decrepit cottage in the Welsh countryside. He transforms odds and ends into outlandish homemade gadgets and appliances, including a 7ft tall robot companion called Charles. When Brian pursues romance with neighbour Hazel, the emotional tug of war between Hazel and Charles for the inventor's attention creates problems. Comedy, written by and starring David Earl and Chris Hayward, with Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie and Nina Sosanya

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by Brian Lloyd
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'Brian and Charles' is a sweet and silly sci-fi comedy

Eccentric loner Brian (David Earl) decides to build a lifelike robot from parts around his secluded house in rural Wales after growing weary of solitude. At first, the robot - named Charles (Chris Hayward) - is friendly and childlike, but soon grows tired of the quiet countryside and yearns to visit the world outside - particularly Honolulu. As Brian tries to keep Charles, he builds a relationship with Hazel (Louise Brealey)...

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