Coming Home

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Donald Maddocks is happy with his disorganised life but his wife, Sheila, is fed up with having to make all the decisions in their marriage. Stars Sharon Duce, Philip Jackson, Lynda La Plante, Roger Sloman, Eva Griffith and David Thackwray

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Series 1, Episode 3

When Muriel suggests that the family should take a holiday, Donald is all in favour. He soon finds that they have differing ideas on what a relaxing time should mean...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th March 1981
Time
7:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sharon Duce Sheila Maddocks
Philip Jackson Donald Maddocks
Lynda La Plante (as Lynda Marchal) Muriel Maddocks
Roger Sloman Ted Maddocks
Eva Griffith Ruth
David Thackwray Joey
Guest cast
Antony Carrick Bank manager
John D. Collins Assistant bank manager
Colin Rose Travel agent
Joanne Whalley Assistant travel agent
Sheila Ferris Ticket clerk
Writing team
David Fitzsimmons Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Colin Green Production Designer

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