The Ups and Downs of a Handyman


The Ups and Downs of a Handyman is a 1976 British comedy film directed by John Sealey and starring Barry Stokes, Sue Lloyd and Bob Todd. Its alternative titles at various times have been Confessions of a Handyman, Confessions of an Odd-Job Man and The Happy Housewives.

Premise

After his wife inherits a cottage in the countryside, her husband takes up a job as the local handyman, but soon becomes entangled with the women of the village.

Cast

The Radio Times noted "another cheap-and-cheerful sex comedy in the vein of Timothy Lea's naughty bestsellers. Barry Stokes brings a certain cheeky charm to the title role, while Gay Soper, Sue Lloyd and Valerie Leon find him plenty to do around the house. What little comedy there is comes from Benny Hill stalwart Bob Todd, as the local magistrate, and Chic Murray, as a harassed bobby. Derrick Slater's script is one long smutty gag, while John Sealey's direction is perfunctory at best."