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 6

Donald's new found ambition is something of a surprise for Ted, but it is Donald who is in for the bigger surprise when he sees the competition he faces...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd April 1981
Time
7:30pm
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
David Lyn Headmaster
Roy Sampson Buckthought
Martin Wyldeck Councillor Wainwright
Mercedes Burleigh Dental receptionist
John Rolfe Deputy Head
Gwyn Pary Mr Evans
Gary Carp Powell
Ashley Knight Jarvis
David Clayforth Brown
Philip Whileman Simon
Sally Watkins Jennifer
Barry Craine Mr Parkinson
Writing team
David Fitzsimmons Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Colin Green Production Designer

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