British Comedy Guide

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  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Donald Maddocks is happy with his disorganised life but his wife, Sheila, is fed up with having to make all the decisions in their marriage. Stars Sharon Duce, Philip Jackson, Lynda La Plante, Roger Sloman, Eva Griffith and David Thackwray

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Series 1, Episode 1

Sheila, already unhappy with organising her bumbling husband, find her life is about to take a turn for the worse when she receives a letter from her sister.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 27th February 1981
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sharon Duce Sheila Maddocks
Philip Jackson Donald Maddocks
Lynda La Plante (as Lynda Marchal) Muriel Maddocks
Roger Sloman Ted Maddocks
Eva Griffith Ruth
David Thackwray Joey
Guest cast
Teddy Turner Ernest
Frances Cox Aunt Eunice
Jackie Shinn Uncle Reg
Michele Winstanley Veronica
Debbie Wells Judith
Margaret Ashley Miss Rothwell
Writing team
David Fitzsimmons Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Alan Spalding Production Designer

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