A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
A Bit Of A Do

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 2 - The Dentist's Dinner Dance

Laurence and Liz do not want Ted and Rita to attend the dance but feel compelled to invite them. Ted and Rita do not want to go but feel unable to decline. The event sees Liz confessing to Ted that she is pregnant with his child and Laurence and Rita becoming more aware of their affair.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th January 1989
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 10th November 2013 6:30pm Drama
Sunday 10th November 2013 10:30pm Drama
Tuesday 24th December 2013 8:00am Drama
Wednesday 25th December 2013 12:00am Drama
Tuesday 24th June 2014 1:00pm Drama
Tuesday 24th June 2014 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 11th January 2015 11:00pm Drama
Monday 13th April 2015 7:00am Drama
Tuesday 14th April 2015 1:55am Drama
Wednesday 21st October 2015 2:20am Drama
Tuesday 23rd August 2016 10:55am Gold
Monday 12th September 2016 10:50am Gold
Saturday 17th September 2016 10:55am Gold
Wednesday 28th September 2016 10:50am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Malcolm Hebden Eric (Barman)
Sarah-Jane Holm Jenny Simcock
Guest cast
Keith Marsh Percy Spragg
William Simons Dale Monsal
John Jardine Larry Benson
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Lance Tattersall Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Ray Russell Composer

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