Bless This HouseA popular 1970s sitcom starring Sid James. Sid Abbott is, day-in, day-out, hindered in anything and everything by his family Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
1971 - 1976 (ITV1)
Episodes:
65 (6 series)
Starring:
Sid James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson, Robin Stewart, Anthony Jackson, Patsy Rowlands
Writers:
Carla Lane, Myra Taylor, Harry Driver, Vince Powell, Dave Freeman, Jon Watkins
Production:
Thames Television
Sid Abbott (Sid James) is plagued by his well-meaning but interfering wife, Jean (Diana Coupland), his innocent and clueless daughter, Sally (played by Sally Geeson) and his selfish, layabout son Mike (Robin Stewart). No matter what he tries to do, at work, home, or with his best-friend and next-door neighbour Trevor (Anthony Jackson), he is ultimately brought down by their actions. Our Review: No matter how cheesey the jokes may be at times, Sid James's presence in the show gives it a certain warm, familiar feel. The style of comedy is fairly typical of early 1970s sitcom fayre, and so although many of the situations Sid and his family find themselves in may still ring true, the humour itself will have dated for many. |