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 5 - The Inauguration Of The Outer Inner Relief Ring Road

Rita must face open hostility due to the unpopular ring road and also has to cope with the knowledge that her son Paul will be sent to prison for six months.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th November 1989
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 2nd February 2014 5:30pm Drama
Sunday 2nd February 2014 11:50pm Drama
Monday 7th July 2014 1:00pm Drama
Monday 7th July 2014 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 15th March 2015 11:20pm Drama
Monday 15th June 2015 7:10am Drama
Tuesday 6th September 2016 10:45am Gold
Friday 23rd 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
Amanda Wenban Lucinda Shellmarsh
Malcolm Tierney Geoffrey Ellsworth-Smythe
Guest cast
Bernard Gallagher Councillor Mirfield
Deborah Fairfax Barbara
Gareth Jefferson Lager Lout
Writing team
David Nobbs Writer
Production team
David Reynolds Director
David Reynolds Producer
Vernon Lawrence Executive Producer
Lance Tattersall Editor
Ray Russell Composer
Teresa Clayton Production Designer

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