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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The White Wedding
It is the day of Paul and Jenny's wedding and their families must conceal their differences. Liz takes this to extremes by propositioning Ted and the two disappear to a hotel room at the reception. The day ends in violence and recrimination on all sides.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 13th January 1989
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd November 2013 | 6:30pm | Drama |
| Monday 23rd December 2013 | 8:05am | Drama |
| Tuesday 24th December 2013 | 12:20am | Drama |
| Monday 23rd June 2014 | 1:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 23rd June 2014 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Sunday 4th January 2015 | 11:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 5th January 2015 | 2:00am | Drama |
| Tuesday 7th April 2015 | 7:00am | Drama |
| Tuesday 20th October 2015 | 2:40am | Drama |
| Monday 22nd August 2016 | 10:55am | Gold |
| Friday 9th September 2016 | 10:45am | Gold |
| Saturday 17th September 2016 | 9:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 27th September 2016 | 10:50am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Ted Simcock |
| Gwen Taylor | Rita Simcock |
| Nicola Pagett | Liz Rodenhurst |
| Paul Chapman | Laurence Rodenhurst |
| Stephanie Cole | Betty Sillitoe |
| Tim Wylton | Rodney Sillitoe |
| Michael Jayston | Neville Badger |
| David Thewlis | Paul Simcock |
| Wayne Foskett | Elvis Simcock |
| Nigel Hastings | Simon Rodenhurst |
| Sarah-Jane Holm | Jenny Simcock |
| Keith Marsh | Percy Spragg |
| Maggie Jones | Clarrie Spragg |
| Roger Grainger | Vicar |
| Saul Jephcott | Photographer |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| David Reynolds | Director |
| David Reynolds | Producer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Executive Producer |
| John Allen | Editor |
| Ian Fisher | Production Designer |
| Ray Russell | Composer |