Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television
Bless This House

Bless This House (1971)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1976
  • 65 episodes (6 series)

A popular 1970s sitcom starring Sid James. Sid Abbott is, day-in, day-out, hindered in anything and everything by his family. Stars Sid James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson, Robin Stewart, Anthony Jackson and Patsy Rowlands

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Series 3, Episode 12 - A Girl's Worst Friend Is Her Father

After lending some 'support' on a job interview that leads to her failing to get the position she would have otherwise been a shoo-in for, Sid's shocked when Sally announces she has now found her perfect career - as a nun!

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th May 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

  1. Monday 1st April 2024 at 6:30am on ITV3
  2. Sunday 7th April 2024 at 5:00am on ITV3

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 6th July 2020 9:35am ITV3
Thursday 3rd September 2020 9:00am ITV3
Friday 13th November 2020 9:25am ITV3
Saturday 14th November 2020 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 23rd December 2020 9:45am ITV3
Thursday 18th March 2021 9:00am ITV3
Thursday 22nd July 2021 9:15am ITV3
Monday 26th July 2021 5:20am ITV3
Thursday 10th February 2022 8:05am ITV3
Monday 13th June 2022 8:05am ITV3
Wednesday 9th November 2022 8:40am ITV3
Thursday 19th October 2023 8:10am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Sid James Sid Abbott
Diana Coupland Jean Abbott
Sally Geeson Sally Abbott
Robin Stewart Mike Abbott
Guest cast
Malcolm McFee Norman
Frank Gatliff Mr Kershaw
Sarah Maxwell Marion
Writing team
Harry Driver Writer
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
William G Stewart Director
William G Stewart Producer
Jack Robinson Production Designer
Geoff Love Composer

Video

Bless This House - Mike's new job

Mike reveals to his parents that he's got a new job - but it'll involve being away from home for a while.

Featuring: Diana Coupland (Jean Abbott), Sid James (Sid Abbott) & Robin Stewart (Mike Abbott).

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