Don't Wait Up. Image shows from L to R: Tom Latimer (Nigel Havers), Angela Latimer (Dinah Sheridan), Toby Latimer (Tony Britton). Copyright: BBC
Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1983 - 1990
  • 39 episodes (6 series)

Father and son doctors, Toby and Tom Latimer, find themselves divorcing their wives and at a crossroads in their life. Stars Tony Britton, Nigel Havers, Dinah Sheridan, Richard Heffer, Simon Williams and more.

Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Tony Britton Toby Latimer
Nigel Havers Tom Latimer
Dinah Sheridan Angela Latimer
Richard Heffer Dr Charles Cartwright (Series 1-2)
Simon Williams Dr Charles Cartwright (Series 3-6)
Jane How Helen Latimer
Tricia George Susan Cartwright
Susan Valentine (as Susan Skipper) Madeleine Forbes
Peggy Sinclair Louise (Series 1-2)
Jane Booker Felicity Spicer-Gibbs (Series 3-6)
Writing team
George Layton Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Mike Jackson Editor (Series 1 & 4)
John Sillitto Editor (Series 1-3)
Dave Hambelton (as David Hambelton) Editor (Series 1)
Denise Perrin Editor (Series 2)
Andy Quested Editor (Series 2-6)
Al Gell Editor (Series 3)
David Pygram Editor (Series 5)
Garry Freeman Production Designer (Series 1-2)
Eric Walmsley Production Designer (Series 3 & 6)
Rob Hinds Production Designer (Series 4)
Nigel Jones Production Designer (Series 4)
Derek Evans Production Designer (Series 5)
John Peacock Costume Designer (Series 1)
Robin Stubbs Costume Designer (Series 2)
Valerie Spooner Costume Designer (Series 3)
Gill Hardie Costume Designer (Series 4)
Michael Burdle Costume Designer (Series 5)
Sheena Napier Costume Designer (Series 6)
Lisa Westcott Make-up Designer (Series 1)
Joanna Nettleton Make-up Designer (Series 2-3)
Carole Brady Make-up Designer (Series 4)
Jill Hagger Make-up Designer (Series 5)
Jean Steward Make-up Designer (Series 6)
Mike Jefferies Lighting Designer (Series 2-3 & 5-6)
Alec Robson Lighting Designer (Series 4)
Nick Ingman Composer