Using the Telephone (1970) | BFI National Archive

"No one is suggesting you try to sell by phone", assures the presenter of this jokey film, from a time before telesales had become a commonplace nuisance. This tutorial aims to guide employees on how to use the telephone effectively for business, through a series of staged demonstrations. Comic relief is supplied by a young David Jason, demonstrating the wrong way to do business.
While not a household name at the time the film was released, David Jason had established himself as a comic actor, notably as Captain Fantastic in the comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set. Using the Telephone is clearly aimed at businessmen, with the emphasis on 'men' - the only woman featured is a secretary with scant screen time. Despite the blokey humour, the script was co-written by a woman, Rossaline Kerley. It's part of the training film series The Customer and You, advising professionals on how to improve their sales performance.
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[@alexfletcher5192]

Comic genius reveals comic genius. We will miss him when he goes.

[@JRBA2906]

absolutely brilliant stuff!

[@andreamalaguti64]

Superb performances by David Jason at 7:58 and 13:55!

[@Evemeister12]

If Del Boy discovered telesales.

[@kernow9324]

(Reading Penthouse) "I'm awfully busy." Different times, eh.

[@mindblast3901]

more free times now you would be canceled

[@Agui007]

@ 7:05 I tell you what unc, phoning Australia don't hurt your finger!

[@pianoman1396]

That’s got to be Martin Jarvis on the other end of the phone at 13:06 - I’m convinced of it.

[@keator5880]

As Ted Hughes said, do NOT pick up the telephone...

[@elspencer6334]

Blimey - that's Geoff Hinscliff from Corrie and Brass!

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

Del Boy

[@stevehagues4380]

Frank Murphy Burr well done

[@Sdd948]

Is the first salesman at 1:57 Don Brennan from Corrie?

[@mistofoles]

You are right ! Deffo Geoff Hinscliiffe (Don)

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Yes it is, interestingly before he played crazy Don in coronation Street he'd also been in the show several times before, once playing a burglar breaking into the cabin

[@crayzmarc]

My my how the times have changed.

[@ketoking9435]

Luv the 1970s,,,

[@TheBudgie29]

0:43 Nicky Campbell with two ll's, 7:14 Is that Anne Ashton?.

[@derek-press]

Delboy you plonker you messed that up didn't ya

[@Openairgarage]

Inspector Teal!

[@somethingmadeuptoscrewgoog4404]

"Nobody's suggesting that you should try to sell by phone". Tell that to the *#@_+£&ds who Keep ringing me up about about personal injury and PPI!!!!

[@somethingmadeuptoscrewgoog4404]

Did enjoy the film, though. ☺️

[@chrismanning675]

0:40 Use FaceTime!

[@rolthesole]

Con men then too! 😀