John Irwin
Directing
Known For

Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
A Piece of Cake
A company plans a massive development in the quiet village of Badger's Green, angering the existing inhabitants. It is eventually agreed that the outcome of the dispute will be settled by a local cricket match.
Badger's Green
Comedy about a lazy mechanic who has to deliver a motor-cycle to its owner before five o'clock.
Five O'Clock Finish
Peter Butterworth, an old-fashioned sweep, finds himself vying with Mr. Crossington, the "clean" sweep, in an attempt to clean the chimneys of Mr and Mrs Tompkins' house before the Mayor arrives for tea. The rivalry results in several downfalls of soot and both sweeps are chased from the house.
Black in the Face

Story of manager of Brighton funfair who leads a crowd of youngsters in their campaign to get even with a killjoy who wants to stop them having fun.
Playground Express

Children's comedy about an inefficient grocer's boy and his passion for eating.