Today (1968) was a genuine live Thames Television local news/discussion programme fronted by Bill Grundy; it was on this show, in the Wednesday 1st December 1976 edition, that Sex Pistols had their infamous "Filth and the Fury" encounter with the presenter (for which he was suspended).
In the film Mildreds maiden name is revealed as Asquith whilst in the TV series it is Tremble.
The central location in the film is that of the Edwardian houses on Myddleton Terrace, NW8, in the City of Westminster area. Mr Gideon (with tenant Larry) lives at number 3. Amelia Bird lives at 4, Hazell Lovett is at 5, and the Ropers with Robin, Chrissie and Jo are at number 6.
The yellow Volkswagen Beetle driven in the early scenes, reg TMK 675M, is taxed for use on public roads until April 2025, according to a check on the government DVLA site. This indicates it has been maintained and still usable. It's a 1200cc engine first registered in March 1974, built in 1973. The V5C logbook was reissued on 28 May 2022, often an induction of a recent new owner. Written 26 Oct 24
Mildred Roper's maiden name is revealed to be Asquith. However, in the TV series 'George and Mildred' that had the same characters, her maiden name is Tremble.
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