Haven Of Rest

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1970
  • 1 pilot

Sitcom pilot in the Comedy Playhouse strand, set in a retirement home. Stars Julian Orchard, Vivienne Bennett, Ballard Berkeley, Janie Booth, Lally Bowers and more.

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Comedy Playhouse

Comedy Playhouse

The first and most celebrated of all pilot and comedy trial seasons, Comedy Playhouse was originally devised to find new programmes for Ray Galton and Alan Simpson following the end of Hancock's Half Hour.

You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
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You're Only Young Twice

For the elderly ladies at Paradise Lodge, life is far from over. Flora Petty and her friends are determined to enjoy their days of companionship.

Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC
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Waiting For God

Sitcom about two elderly delinquents determined to grow old disgracefully at the Bayview Retirement Home.

You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Benny (Anthony Jackson), Matron (Adrienne Corri), Peter (Peter Copley), Reg (Leslie Dwyer), Giulio (Vic Wise). Copyright: Associated Television
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You're Only Young Twice

The residents of Twilight Lodge are full of practical jokes and determined to grow old disgracefully - even if matron does try to spoil their fun.

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