Come Back Mrs. Noah. Mrs Gertrude Noah (Mollie Sugden). Copyright: BBC
Come Back Mrs. Noah

Come Back Mrs. Noah

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1977 - 1978
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

It's 2050 and prize-winning housewife Mrs Noah is accidentally launched into orbit while being shown Britain's new space exploration vehicle. Stars Mollie Sugden, Ian Lavender, Donald Hewlett, Michael Knowles, Tim Barrett and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - In Orbit

After the accidental launch of Britannia Seven, the stranded occupants try to make the best of things until they can be rescued. They familiarise themselves with the high-tech equipment on board.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th July 1978
Time
6:50pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mollie Sugden Mrs Gertrude Noah
Ian Lavender Clive Cunliffe
Donald Hewlett Carstairs
Michael Knowles Fanshaw
Tim Barrett Garfield Hawk
Gorden Kaye TV presenter
Ann Michelle Scarth Dare
Joe Black Garstang
Jennifer Lonsdale Technician
Guest cast
Norman Mitchell Mr Noah
Diana King Mrs Carstairs
Raymond Bowers Professor Holzburger
Jennifer Guy Ivy Bassett
Kenneth MacDonald (as Kenneth McDonald) Space hen (Voice)
Writing team
Jeremy Lloyd Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
David Croft Producer
Paul Trerise Production Designer
Warwick Fielding Lighting Designer
Tony Harding Graphics
Laurie Taylor Sound Designer

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