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 3 - The Angling Club Christmas Party

Ted and Liz attend the party as a couple which causes awkwardness amongst their family and friends. This is heightened when Laurence and Rita also put in an appearance. Ted is also blackmailed due to having cheated in a fishing tournament and shamefacedly resigns.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 27th January 1989
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 17th November 2013 6:30pm Drama
Sunday 17th November 2013 10:30pm Drama
Monday 18th November 2013 8:00am Drama
Wednesday 25th December 2013 8:00am Drama
Thursday 26th December 2013 12:40am Drama
Thursday 26th December 2013 3:40am Drama
Wednesday 25th June 2014 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 25th June 2014 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 18th January 2015 11:00pm Drama
Monday 20th April 2015 7:00am Drama
Thursday 22nd October 2015 2:20am Drama
Wednesday 24th August 2016 10:55am Gold
Tuesday 13th September 2016 10:50am Gold
Saturday 17th September 2016 12:00pm Gold
Thursday 29th 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
Sarah-Jane Holm Jenny Simcock
Guest cast
David Roper Kevin Loudwater
Richard Beale Lester Griddle
Peter Martin Pete
Ruth Holden Mavis Griddle
Mike Timoney Norman Penfold
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
John Allen Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Ray Russell Composer

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