Don't Rock The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Billy (David Janson), Jack Hoxton (Nigel Davenport), Dixie (Sheila White), Les (John Price). Copyright: Thames Television
Don't Rock The Boat

Don't Rock The Boat

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1982 - 1983
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about a widower whose grown-up sons and business partners are not pleased when he marries a former show-girl half his age. Stars Nigel Davenport, Sheila White, John Price and David Janson.

Don't Rock The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Billy (David Janson), Jack Hoxton (Nigel Davenport), Dixie (Sheila White), Les (John Price). Copyright: Thames Television

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1982 - 1983
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
12 (2 series)
Stars
Nigel Davenport, Sheila White, John Price and David Janson
Writers
John Esmonde and Bob Larbey
Director
Mark Stuart
Producer
Mark Stuart
Company

Widower Jack Hoxton has two grown-up sons and runs a boatyard. He's just started dating a lady from the theatre, as well, and his sons think he's doing well for himself - until they meet her! She is half his age, a magician's assistant and ex-chorus girl.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 5th January 1982 at 8pm on ITV1

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