Charles Tingwell, John Hargreaves and Dennis Grosvenor in episode 458, The Egotist. Photographer: David Parker

Judith (Lindy Davies) coaxes Frank (John Hargreaves) and Malcolm (Colin Friels) to go for a walk.

Frank (John Hargreaves) comes to rent the spare room at Malcolm’s house.

Malcolm is a beloved Australian comedy from 1986 about a mechanical genius played by Colin Friels.

Malcolm (Colin Friels) shows Frank (John Hargreaves) his version of a getaway car, gleaned from watching television shows.