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 2, Episode 1 - The Church Wedding

Rita is marrying her politician boyfriend Jerry but her son Paul refuses to attend. Ted however does go to the church and cannot hide his amusement when Rita decides to jilt her fiance. He is also captivated by a new woman, Corinna, and Rodney and Betty announce that they will be opening a new health food shop.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 5th January 2014 5:35pm Drama
Monday 6th January 2014 12:25am Drama
Tuesday 1st July 2014 1:00pm Drama
Tuesday 1st July 2014 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 15th February 2015 11:25pm Drama
Monday 18th May 2015 7:10am Drama
Wednesday 31st August 2016 10:55am Gold
Monday 19th September 2016 10:50am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Ted Simcock
Gwen Taylor Rita Simcock
Nicola Pagett Liz Rodenhurst
Stephanie Cole Betty Sillitoe
Tim Wylton Rodney Sillitoe
Michael Jayston Neville Badger
Wayne Foskett Elvis Simcock
Nigel Hastings Simon Rodenhurst
Karen Drury Carol Fordingbridge
Tracy Brabin Sandra Pickersgill
Guest cast
Diana Weston Corinna Price-Rodgerson
David Yelland Gerry Lansdown
Nigel Leach Vicar
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
John Glenister Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Stuart Quarmby Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Ray Russell Composer

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