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 2 - The Christening

Much has changed for the characters as Rita is now a Labour Councillor, Elvis is a journalist and Ted is engaged to Corinna. It is not all happy news though, as Jenny announces that her marriage is over and Elvis rows with Carol.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 12th January 2014 5:30pm Drama
Sunday 12th January 2014 11:50pm Drama
Wednesday 2nd July 2014 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 2nd July 2014 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 22nd February 2015 11:30pm Drama
Tuesday 26th May 2015 7:10am Drama
Thursday 1st September 2016 10:55am Gold
Tuesday 20th 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
Malcolm Hebden Eric (Barman)
Sarah-Jane Holm Jenny Simcock
Guest cast
Diana Weston Corinna Price-Rodgerson
Philip Bird Andrew Denton
Nigel Leach Vicar
Victoria Hasted Judy Denton
Max Harvey Mr O'Mara
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Lance Tattersall Editor
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Ray Russell Composer

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