A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
A Bit Of A Do
- TV sitcom / comedy drama
- ITV1
- 1989
- 13 episodes (2 series)
A David Nobbs-penned comedy about class and how it affects people's actions and opinions. Also features David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Paul Chapman, Stephanie Cole and more.
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Key details
- Genres
- Sitcom, Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 1989
- Channel
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 13 (2 series)
- Stars
- David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Paul Chapman, Stephanie Cole, Tim Wylton, Michael Jayston, David Thewlis and more
- Writer
- David Nobbs
- Director
- John Glenister
- Producers
- David Reynolds and Vernon Lawrence
- Company
A Bit Of A Do depicts two families from opposite ends of the class spectrum who are linked by marriage. Each episode details the confrontations which take place between the Simcocks and the Rodenhursts with many of them informed by pride or snobbery.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
- Soundtrack
- Music composed by Ray Russell with the title song performed by George Melly and John Chilton's Feetwarmers.
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 13th January 1989 at 9pm on ITV1
- Most recent repeats
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- Friday 30th September 2016 at 10:50am on Gold - Series 1, Episode 4
- Thursday 29th September 2016 at 10:50am on Gold - Series 1, Episode 3
- Wednesday 28th September 2016 at 10:50am on Gold - Series 1, Episode 2