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  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1974 - 1975
  • 19 episodes (2 series)

The early days of retirement bring their problems when man and wife suddenly find themselves under each other's feet after 40 years of leading their own daytime lives. Stars Mollie Sugden, Deryck Guyler, Norman Rossington, Ysanne Churchman, John Baddeley and Patricia Greene

  • Series 2, Episode 3 repeated Sunday at 10am on Radio 4 Extra

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1974 - 1975
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
19 (2 series)
Stars
Mollie Sugden, Deryck Guyler, Norman Rossington, Ysanne Churchman, John Baddeley and Patricia Greene
Writer
Anne Jones
Producers
Richard Maddock, Peter Dion Titheradge and Trafford Whitelock
Company

After 40 years working in the same office, William Wheeler has just retired and battles to adapt to his new life of leisure.

His wife Olive, on the other hand, is trying to cope with him her feet all day, for the first time in their marriage.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Soundtrack
The theme music was composed by Alex Welsh and performed by Alex Welsh and his band.

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 19th August 1974 at 7:30pm on BBC Radio 4
Next repeats
  1. Series 2, Episode 3: Sunday at 10am on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Series 2, Episode 3: Sunday at 3pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Series 2, Episode 3: Sunday at 9pm on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Series 2, Episode 3: Monday at 5am on Radio 4 Extra
Most recent repeats
  • Monday 22nd July 2024 at 5:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 2
  • Sunday 21st July 2024 at 9:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 2
  • Sunday 21st July 2024 at 3:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 2

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