Richard Waring

  • English
  • Actor, writer and script editor

Richard Waring was an English actor, writer and script editor.

Year Production Role
1985 The Gender Gap Writer
1983 Tears Before Bedtime
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  1. E1 - The Grand Gesture
  2. E2 - Second Honeymoon
  3. E3 - Show Me The Way To Leave Home
  4. E4 - Home From Home
  5. E5 - Away From It All
  6. E6 - Working Arrangement
  7. E7 - Jobs For The Boys
 Writer
1981 Partners
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  1. E1 - Partnership
  2. E2 - Business Relations
  3. E3 - Marriage Of Convenience
  4. E4 - Fair Shares
  5. E5 - Conventional Behaviour
  6. E6 - New Engagement
 Writer
1981 The Dick Emery Show - Series 18 Writer (Additional Material)
1980 Rings On Their Fingers - Series 3
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  1. E1 - It's Not The Thought, It's The Gift
  2. E2 - Friends And Neighbours
  3. E3 - If You Can't Beat Them...
  4. E4 - Ladies Man
  5. E5 - Home And Away
  6. E6 - ... And Joybells On Their Toes
 Writer
1980 The Dick Emery Show - Series 17 Writer (Additional Material)
1979 Rings On Their Fingers - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Anniversary Jig
  2. E2 - A Girl About The House
  3. E3 - Job Lot
  4. E4 - Home Market
  5. E5 - Moving Moments
  6. E6 - Mother's Old - Pastures New
  7. E7 - Ours Is A Dosshouse - Ours Is
 Writer
1979 Robin's Nest - Series 4
  1. E7 - Albert's Ball
 Writer
1979 The Dick Emery Show - Series 16 Writer (Additional Material)
1978 Rings On Their Fingers - Series 1
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  1. E1 - What Difference Does A Piece Of Paper Make?
  2. E2 - Lead Me To The Altar
  3. E3 - The Knot
  4. E4 - Vive La Difference
  5. E5 - Wholly Deadlock
  6. E6 - Party Mood
  7. Special - Merry Christmas
 Writer
1978 The Many Wives Of Patrick - Series 3 Writer
1978 Miss Jones And Son - Series 2
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  1. E1 - More Fish In The Sea
  2. E2 - A Theme In Two Flats
  3. E3 - Will You Be My Wife?
  4. E4 - Jobs For The Girls
  5. E5 - Just Good Friends
  6. E6 - Four Part Harmony
 Writer
1977 The Dick Emery Show - Series 15 Writer (Additional Material)
1977 The Many Wives Of Patrick - Series 2 Writer
1977 Miss Jones And Son - Series 1
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  1. E1 - From Here To Maternity
  2. E2 - Baby Talk
  3. E3 - A Kid For Three Fathers
  4. E4 - For What We Are Not About To Receive.....
  5. E5 - Baptism Under Fire
  6. E6 - And Father Came Too
 Writer
1977 Three Piece Suite
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Writer
1976 The Dick Emery Show - Series 14 Writer (Additional Material)
1976 The Many Wives Of Patrick - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Come In Number Six!
  2. E2 - Why Not Tonight Josephine?
  3. E3 - Father's Day
 Writer
1976 ...And Mother Makes Five - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Words And Pictures
  2. E3 - Love Is A Most Confounded Thing
  3. E6 - Jobs For The Boys
 Writer
1975 The Dick Emery Show - Series 13 Writer (Additional Material)
1975 My Honourable Mrs
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  1. E1 - To The Aid Of The Party
  2. E2 - While The Cat's Away
  3. E3 - Election Fever
  4. E4 - A Woman About The House
  5. E5 - A Home From Home From Home
  6. E6 - Chinese Blues
  7. E7 - No Politics
 Writer
1975 The Last Of The Best Men Writer
1974 ...And Mother Makes Five - Series 2
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  1. E5 - Date Data
 Writer
1974 The Dick Emery Show - Series 12 Writer (Additional Material)
1974 ...And Mother Makes Five - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Where Our Caravan Is Resting
  2. E2 - The Matter Of Tiny Feet
  3. E3 - Seed Of Suspicion
  4. E4 - ....To The Aid Of The Party
  5. E5 - Wish You Were There
  6. E6 - If I Can Help Somebody
 Writer
1974 Franklyn And Johnnie Writer
1974 Second Time Around Writer
1973 ...And Mother Makes Three Creator
1973 ...And Mother Makes Three - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Wedding Talk
  2. E2 - Homes, Sweet Homes
  3. E3 - A Home And A Job
  4. E4 - The Eve Of The Day
  5. E5 - And Father Makes Five
  6. E6 - Starting Trouble
  7. E7 - The Honeymoon's Over
 Writer
1973 The Dick Emery Show - Series 11 Writer (Additional Material)
1972 My Wife Next Door Creator
1972 My Wife Next Door
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  1. E1 - The Nearness Of You
  2. E2 - What Are Friends For?
  3. E3 - Anniversary Schmaltz
  4. E4 - For Richer, For Poorer...
  5. E5 - Dream Girl
  6. E6 - The Absolute End
  7. E7 - Total Separation
  8. E8 - Undesirable Residence
  9. E9 - Pregnant Moment
  10. E10 - Second Time Around
  11. E11 - A Sense of Movement
  12. E12 - Keep Right On to the End
  13. E13 - Joint Assignment
 Writer
1972 ...And Mother Makes Three Creator
1972 ...And Mother Makes Three - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Gather Ye Mushrooms While Ye May
  2. E2 - Father Figure
  3. E3 - Girl Talk
  4. E4 - Thank Heaven For Little Girls?
  5. E5 - A Family Affair
  6. E6 - Two Hearts That Beat As Two
 Writer
1972 The Dick Emery Show - Series 10 Writer (Additional Material)
1971 ...And Mother Makes Three Creator
1971 ...And Mother Makes Three - Series 2
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  1. Special - Mike And Bernie Winters' All-Star Christmas Comedy Carnival
  2. E5 - Once A Year Day
 Writer
1971 Bachelor Father - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Pet Ideas
  2. E2 - House Guest
  3. E3 - Partners In Crime
  4. E4 - Economy Class
  5. E5 - Not In Front Of The Children
  6. E6 - Name This Child
  7. E7 - Gently Does It
  8. E8 - Woman About The House
  9. E9 - Peter Lamb This Is Your Anniversary
  10. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
 Writer
1971 ...And Mother Makes Three Creator
1971 The Dick Emery Show - Series 9 Writer (Additional Material)
1970 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 2
  1. E3 - A Stand On Ceremony
  2. E5 - Unemployment Problem
  3. E12 - Home From Home
 Peter Harrison
1970 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Old Grey Mare
  2. E2 - Bundle Of Joy
  3. E3 - A Stand On Ceremony
  4. E4 - A Slight Case Of Baptism
  5. E5 - Unemployment Problem
  6. E6 - A Yap In The Night
  7. E7 - A Change Of Scene
  8. E8 - No Man At The Helm
  9. E9 - Pastures New
  10. E10 - Friendships Old, Friendships New
  11. E11 - Domestic Help
  12. E12 - Home From Home
  13. E13 - Country Style
 Writer
1970 Bachelor Father - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Family Feeling
  2. E2 - All In The Family
  3. E3 - First Of The Many
  4. E4 - The Normal Front
  5. E5 - Birthday Boys
  6. E6 - The Peter Pan Syndrome
  7. E7 - A Little Learning
  8. E8 - A Spot Of Natural Expression
  9. E9 - A Man's Man About The House
  10. E10 - A Kind Of Love In
  11. E11 - Time To Go Home
  12. E12 - Love Thy Neighbour
  13. E13 - Feminine Company
  14. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
 Writer
1970 Brothers In Law - Series 1
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  1. E3 - Breach Of Contract
  2. E4 - Judgement Summons
  3. E5 - Counsel's Opinion
  4. E8 - Reasonable Doubt
  5. E10 - Without Due Care
 Writer
1970 Brothers In Law - Series 1
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  1. E1 - First Brief
  2. E2 - The Expert Witness
  3. E3 - Breach Of Contract
  4. E4 - Judgement Summons
  5. E5 - Counsel's Opinion
  6. E6 - Special Damages
  7. E7 - Separation Order
  8. E8 - Reasonable Doubt
  9. E9 - With Use Of Bath
  10. E10 - Without Due Care
  11. E11 - Solicitor's Instructions
  12. E12 - Special Examiner
  13. E13 - Counsel For The Prosecution
 Writer (Adapted By)
1970 Brothers In Law - Series 1
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  1. E1 - First Brief
  2. E2 - The Expert Witness
  3. E3 - Breach Of Contract
  4. E4 - Judgement Summons
  5. E5 - Counsel's Opinion
  6. E6 - Special Damages
  7. E7 - Separation Order
  8. E8 - Reasonable Doubt
  9. E9 - With Use Of Bath
  10. E10 - Without Due Care
  11. E11 - Solicitor's Instructions
  12. E12 - Special Examiner
  13. E13 - Counsel For The Prosecution
 Henry Blagrove
1970 The Dick Emery Show - Series 8 Writer (Additional Material)
1969 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 1
  1. E13 - An Older Man's Fancy
 Peter Harrison
1969 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 1
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  1. E1 - House In A Tree
  2. E2 - Just Pack A Toothbrush
  3. E3 - Survival
  4. E4 - Religious Revival
  5. E5 - A Drop Of The Soft Stuff
  6. E6 - The George Washington Complex
  7. E7 - Sweet Memories
  8. E8 - While The Brood's Away
  9. E9 - Look For The Crystal Lining
  10. E10 - Echo Of The Past
  11. E11 - Spare Time Job
  12. E12 - A Real Family Evening
  13. E13 - An Older Man's Fancy
 Writer
1969 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Feathers For The Nest
  2. E2 - Old Grey Mare
  3. E3 - Bundle Of Joy
  4. E4 - A Babe Around The House
  5. E5 - A Stand On Ceremony
  6. E6 - A Slight Case Of Baptism
  7. E7 - Unemployment Problem
  8. E8 - Happy Birthday
  9. E9 - Art for Our Sake
  10. E10 - A Yap In The Night
  11. E11 - Change Of Scene
  12. E12 - No Man At The Helm
  13. E13 - Pastures New
  14. E14 - Friendships Old, Friendships New
  15. E15 - Domestic Help
  16. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
  17. E17 - Home From Home
  18. E18 - Country Style
 Writer
1969 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 4
  1. E5 - A Stand On Ceremony
  2. E7 - Unemployment Problem
  3. E8 - Happy Birthday
  4. E17 - Home From Home
 Peter Harrison
1969 The Dick Emery Show - Series 7 Writer (Additional Material)
1968 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 3
  1. E5 - An Older Man's Fancy
  2. E6 - Baby Talk
 Peter Harrison
1968 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Spare Time Job
  2. E2 - Look For The Crystal Lining
  3. E3 - Echo Of The Past
  4. E4 - A Real Family Evening
  5. E5 - An Older Man's Fancy
  6. E6 - Baby Talk
  7. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
 Writer
1968 Ukridge
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  1. E1 - The Home From Home
  2. E2 - The Dog College
  3. E3 - The Debut Of Battling Billson
  4. E4 - The Accident Syndicate
  5. E5 - The Comeback Of Battling Billson
  6. E6 - The Nasty Corner
  7. E7 - The Wedding Bells
 Writer (Adapted By)
1968 The Gold Watch Club Writer
1968 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Lady With A Screwdriver
  2. E2 - Religious Revival
  3. E3 - Sweet Memories
  4. E4 - Wholly Deadlock
  5. E5 - The Iron Hand
  6. E6 - The George Washington Complex
  7. E7 - Home Chat
  8. E8 - Change Of Policy
 Writer
1967 The Dick Emery Show - Series 6 Writer (Additional Material)
1967 Not In Front Of The Children - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Just Pack A Toothbrush
  2. E2 - Survival
  3. E4 - A Drop Of The Soft Stuff
  4. E5 - Part Of The Furniture
  5. E6 - While The Brood's Away
 Writer
1967 Not In Front Of The Children - Pilot Writer
1967 The Dick Emery Show - Series 5 Writer (Additional Material)
1967 Marriage Lines - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Writer
1966 The Dick Emery Show - Series 4 Writer (Additional Material)
1966 The End Of The Tunnel Writer
1966 Marriage Lines - Series 5
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  1. E1 - The New Start
  2. E2 - Back To The Beginning
  3. E3 - Home Market
  4. E4 - Big Business
  5. E5 - Alarums And Excursions
  6. E6 - First House
  7. E7 - And Then There Were Five
 Writer
1966 P.G. Wodehouse's The World Of Wooster - Series 2
  1. E1 - Jeeves And The Delayed Exit Of Claude And Eustace
 Writer (Adapted By)
1965 The Dick Emery Show - Series 3 Writer (Additional Material)
1965 Marriage Lines - Series 4
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  1. E1 - What's In A Name?
  2. E2 - The Dinner
  3. E3 - Serenade In Two Flats
  4. E4 - Tropical Magic
  5. E5 - Migration Of Starlings
  6. E6 - Goodbye George - Goodbye Kate
 Writer
1965 Marriage Lines - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Threshold
  2. E2 - Trial Separation
  3. E3 - The Good Neighbours
  4. E4 - The Job
  5. E5 - Four-Part Harmony
  6. E6 - The Party
  7. E7 - There's No Place Like A New Place
  8. E8 - The Move
  9. E9 - The Convention
  10. E10 - The Illness
  11. E11 - Holiday Attraction
  12. E12 - The Divorce
  13. E13 - A Nice Surprise
 Writer
1965 Marriage Lines - Series 3
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  1. E1 - The Cuckoo
  2. E2 - The Waiting Game
  3. E3 - And Baby Makes Three
  4. E4 - Nest Of Starlings
  5. E5 - The Ladies' Man
  6. E6 - The Homecoming
  7. E7 - Night Of Nostalgia
 Writer
1964 Marriage Lines - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Job
  2. E2 - The Loan
  3. E3 - Among Our Souvenirs
  4. E4 - The Move
  5. E5 - The Convention
  6. E6 - Happy Birthday
  7. E7 - Celebration Night
  8. E8 - The Patient
  9. E9 - The Martyr
  10. E10 - Holiday Attraction
  11. E11 - Financial Consideration
  12. E12 - The Divorce
  13. E13 - A Nice Surprise
  14. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
 Writer
1963 The Dick Emery Show - Series 2
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Script Editor
1963 The Dick Emery Show - Series 2
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  1. Special - Christmas Special
 Writer (Additional Material)
1963 The Dick Emery Show - Series 1
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Script Editor
1963 Marriage Lines - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Threshold
  2. E2 - Trial Separation
  3. E3 - The Bed
  4. E4 - The Parting
  5. E5 - Four Part Harmony
  6. E6 - The Old Flame
  7. E7 - The Good Neighbours
  8. E8 - Party Mood
  9. E9 - The Anniversary
  10. E10 - The Old Place
  11. Special - Christmas Night With The Stars
 Writer
1963 The Dick Emery Show - Series 1 Writer (Additional Material)
1963 Hancock
  1. E10 - The Politician
 Malcolm
1962 Brothers In Law Writer
1962 Brothers In Law Henry Blagrove
1961 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 2
  1. E4 - Jester Minute
 Writer
1961 The Eggheads Crew
1960 Sykes And A... - Series 2
  1. E4 - An Egg
 Actor
1957 People Like Us
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Actor
1957 Highland Fling Writer (Adapted By)
1957 Cooper (Or Life With Tommy) Various
1956 Wolfe At The Door Writer
1955 Life With The Lyons Crew

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Richard Waring on IMDb

Born
Friday 26th June 1925
Died
Monday 5th December 1994 (aged 69)
Birth name
Brian Barton-Chapple
Nationality
English
BAFTA Television Awards 1965
Best Scriptwriter (Winner)
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